The Alaska Panhandle is the coast of the American state of Alaska, just west of the Canada. In many places, the international border runs along the crest of the Pacific Range of mountains, called the Coast Mountains or the "mainland".
On August 20, 1902, PresidentTheodore Roosevelt established the Alexander Archipelago Forest Reserve, which formed the heart of the Tongass National Forest that covers most of the region.
Alaskan malamute, breed of strong, compact working dog believed to be one of the oldest arctic sled dogs.
Hubbard Glacier SE Alaska, largest tidewater glacier in North America, on Disenchantment Bay at head of Yakutat Bay, at the northern end of the Alaskanpanhandle.
A head brew: Alaskan Brewing Company celebrates 20 years of success: from a meager start to expanding Outside, this company is making ranks among Alaska's leading companies.
The Alaskan huskies lack the dense coat required to keep them warm, and they are not as hardy as Siberians, often requiring extra care on the trails.
In the Alaskan cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks the large number of trails and extensive open space make it easy to ensure plenty of free running; in contrast the relative lack of large open areas in Juneau makes them somewhat more difficult to exercise.
Alaskans are strong working dogs with thousands of years of breeding and history in the north country.