objects of intrigue
This 1905 Motorcar is the Only Automobile Manufactured in Alaska
The Sheldon is a one-of-a-kind testament to the ingenuity—and unrequited love—of its creator.
Articles by Bailey Berg
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
architecture
Welcome to Nomehenge, Home to Alaska's Soviet-Era Antennas
“It might sound strange, but it’s a nice place to be.”
pandemic
In Japan, Combating the Coronavirus Calls for a Big Pink Cat
Meet Koronon—cute, cuddly, and a big fan of masks.
national parks
The Naturalist Painting Spectacularly Lush Landscapes on Discarded Trash
Mariah Reading canvasses national parks and turns hubcaps, pants, and more into works of art.
food
Why Longtime Alaska Residents Are Called 'Sourdoughs'
It's not just bread; it's a way of life.
hospitals
Why an Alaskan Hospital Added Reindeer Pot Pie and Seal Soup to Its Menu
A state-spanning network of volunteers powers the program.
beer
Why America’s Craft Brewers All Love a Vintage Candy
The sweet fuels the country's breweries.
space exploration
The World's Chonkiest Plane Is Fighting COVID-19
The Soviets made it to carry spacecraft. Now it's zooming medical supplies around the globe.
rivers
All You Need to Play the Alaskan Lottery Is an Ice Guess
The Tanana River's annual melt has thrilled gamblers for over a century.
collections
The Teetotaling Couple Who Filled Their Home With Novelty Whiskey Containers
For decades, Jim Beam made decanters shaped like Elvis, the Mount St. Helens eruption, and more.
animals
Once a Year, This Alaskan Town Is Home to More Pies Than People
For mushers in the Iditarod dog-sled race, stopping in Takotna is a treat.
santa claus
In Nome, Alaska, Santa Is a Gravedigger Named Paul
Festive cheer and cemetery caretaking go together surprisingly well.
