Newlyweds Ready to Hike

Newlyweds are ready to hike the trails and experience Alaska! Hannah and Daniel met at a “March for Life” event in Chicago, Illinois 6 years ago and were married last Christmas!  The love they have for each other sparkles in their eyes! Hannah and Daniel spent...

AKBCC Names Cottages after Alaska Symbols

Official State Symbols represent the cultural heritage and natural treasures of each of the 50 states of the US.  Forget-Me-Not and Spruce Cottages at Alaska Backcountry Cottages were named to represent Alaska Symbols! Garden Forever explains how and why...
When did Alaska become a state?

When did Alaska become a state?

The Great State of Alaska was a Russian Colony known as Russian America from 1774 until the US finalized the purchase in 1867. After the Crimean (Krimeen) War in 1853, Russia was short on cash so they sold Russian America believing the land contained no useful...
Is Alaska on your Bucket List?

Is Alaska on your Bucket List?

Scott and Tim did an over-nighter at Alaska Backcountry Cottages for part of their Alaska Vacation, a wonderful trip in June, 2020. They fished all over Alaska and saw amazing wildlife! Tim told me that they each took home 50lbs of King Salmon and halibut...

Happily Ever After in Alaska

Tamara and Rod were buddies in Middle School while living in Anchorage, Alaska. As time marched on they went their separate ways; Rod joined the Army and Tamara started law school. Tamara ended up in Florida and Rod in Texas and by divine design they met up...