The Last Frontier Podcast
Episodes
Milestone 49
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alaska entered the United States as its 49th state and so we are excited to hit this milestone as we release our 49th episode. For today's episod...
Ice Age Animals of Alaska
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is something quite fascinating in thinking about the great extinct animals of yesteryear. Alaska is special in that it contains some of the most...
Mount Rushmore of Alaska
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mount Rushmore was established as a way to commemorate four US presidents who represented the birth, growth, development and preservation of the Unite...
Remote Alaskan Lodge Experiences
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The secret is out on Alaska and last year was the biggest summer tourism season on record and it doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. Wi...
March Hawaiian Madness Bracket
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
March Madness has arrived and we are filling out our bracket on today's episode! But curveball, we aren't choosing which basketball teams we...
Fantasy Hawaiian Wildlife Draft
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The humpback whale connects the two great states of Alaska and Hawaii, but outside of that magnificent creature, you can't get much different in ...
Hawaiian Islands Overview
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With well over 100 islands in the Hawaiian Island chain, eight of them were awarded the status of being named the main Hawaiian Islands. As we continu...
The Legend of the Silverswords
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Super Bowl is a week away and in preparation for the big game, your hosts decided for this episode to delve into some of the unique sports and spo...
Big Winged New Englanders
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alaska and Hawaii are home to one of the most majestic animals the world has to offer...the humpback whale. Up in Alaska for their summer all-you-can-...
Bald Eagle Sighting In Hawaii
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two very different states by most accounts, Alaska and Hawaii share a unique connection as the two states not connected by land to the rest of the Low...
Christmas in Alaska
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is cold, dark and snowy in the Last Frontier state which means it's celebration time. Winter solstice and Christmas occured this past week so ...
The Puking Pinball
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gather around the fire cuz it's story time! Guides love to tell stories of their unique experiences on trips so Jared and Russ are back again wit...
Don't Poop In Your Dry Suit
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people looking for a guided adventure in Alaska use websites like Tripadvisor to research various companies and activities of things to do. Revie...
Lake Clark National Park
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alaska is home to eight national parks, five of which are so remote you are not able to drive into them. In the first of our national park spotlight e...
Haunted Road Trip
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard of Bigfoot, but what about Urayuli? The tales of the Loch Ness Monster run deep, but have you heard what lies beneath Lake Iliamna? ...
A Semester in the Wild
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a continuation of our outdoor education spotlight, if you thought a month long course in the wilderness was "in tents" from last week&apo...
I Went To School In The Mountains
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Outdoor education is a unique approach to teaching with a setting unrivaled. With Alaska's vast wilderness, both aquatic and terrestrial, there i...
The Great Smurf Civil War
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hard to get to, but worth the effort, today's episodes delves into the wonders and beauties of Southeast Alaska. With most areas not accessible b...
Fantasy Alaskan Wildlife Draft
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Football season is upon us and while most people are busy drafting their fantasy football teams, we invite friend of the pod Jared Fink on the program...
Sengen's Sustainability Seminar
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sengen Meyer is a student at Cornell University up in Alaska on an internship. With a degree focus and personal interest on the topic of sustainabilit...
From Drunken Wives to Kidnapped Salmon
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salmon are one of the more iconic species that pop up when thinking about Alaska and so for today's episode, we invited on marine biologist David...
The Hopeless Trip
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hillary and Norgay the first to summit Everest, Lewis and Clark venturing out into the wild, wild west, Armstrong and Aldrin taking that giant leap on...
Naked on Marathon to Shirtless on Denali
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of Alaska's biggest traditions is the running of the annual Mount Marathon race every July 4th and today's episode discusses the history...
Ice Ice Breaker
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sikuliaq is one of the most advanced research ice breaker vessels in the world and Mike Stewart is one of the most advanced humans we have in Alas...
Packraft Fever
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new paddle sport has been trending and we've brought on a pro who has the fever for it. After working as a white water kayaking instructor, Bri...
The President's Captain
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a plethora of boat captains out there in the world, but very few have had the honor to be asked to take out a sitting United States Presiden...
Class V Bard
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking out of our sea kayak guide spotlight bubble, we invite white water raft guide Sid Smullen on the episode for a truly entertaining experience....
Shady Lane Brew Cabin
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Summer season in Alaska has begun! Alaska tourism is poised to make a big comeback this summer, but employees of the tourism industry had to shake thi...
Alaska Travel 101
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling to Alaska can be a big endeavor for a big state. Taking questions from you the listeners, Andrew and Danny tackle the many FAQs of Alaska to...
Seasonal Tourism Ownership During The Apocalypse
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Covid-19 and the travel industry did not make great bedfellows in 2020 and the effects will still be felt in 2021. We invite our main sponsor, Sunny C...
Roads? Where We're Going, We Don't Need Roads
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine yourself growing up in a place so remote the only way to access your town was by plane! Guest Jared Fink joins us to discuss the ins and outs ...
Boilermaker to TikTok One Hit Wonder
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue Phase 2 of our podcast reset, we put co-host Danny on the hot seat! We learn about his status as a potential TikTok sensation and explo...
Podcast Reset! Can You Hear Me Now?
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After recording all of our previous episodes last summer to shoot out every two weeks during the winter, we hit the end of our run and it is time to g...
Alaska is a Bear-y, Bear-y Good Time
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur and Jen started off as solo kayak guides and now travel the world and work in amazing places; most recently guiding bear viewing tours in Katam...
Why Alaskan Winter is ANYTHING but S.A.D!
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alaskan winters have many upsides and downsides, but for all of us here at The Last Frontier Podcast, it's one of the highlights of the year. For...
A Life Full of Wildlife: Deckhanding in Alaska
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deckhanding on a small wilflife boat is quite the opportuinity, and all of us have enjoyed working with this week's guest, Hallie, so much. If yo...
The Elephant in the Room: Working from Africa to Alaska
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya has lived quite the life, volunteering in Africa to help elephants, working as a captain up North on the Slope, and as a wilflife captain and gu...
Your First Memories on the Water Might Be Your Best
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First-year guide and neurobiology major, Ashley takes us through what it's like to make the decision and then the drive up the Alcan to Alaska fo...
The Infinite Possibilities When Living At Sea
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a trip out to Kenai Fjords National Park with Calley, one of the many memorable small boat captains of Seward. Calley worked her way around the w...
When the Ground Shakes in Seward
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with Cara W. and dive into probably the most famous event in Seward, the annual July 4th Mount Marathon race. We'll also talk about...
The Hidden Secrets of Glaciers, Iceworms!
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with Mike T. a long-time ranger for Kenai Fjords National Park, and local expert on our favorite subject, iceworms. Mike answers some of...
From Mailman, to English Teacher, to Dungeon Master and Beyond!
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guide Spotlight this week features world-traveler, dungeon master, mailman, English teacher, kayak guide, and much more, Russ White. Guides can be ver...
Tis The Life of a Sailor: Fishing in Alaska
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guide Spotlight this week features a multi-faceted guide Lola Nagel, who has spent her years in Alaska as part of a trail maintenance team, as a tende...
The Intern
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever, Sunny Cove takes on an intern for the summer! Intended to focus on business leadership and skill development, the position wo...
Fall Covid-19 Update: School's Back!
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to Tara, a local educator and outdoor entusiast who's been working tirelessly this summer to support local education and make t...
Maine to Alaska to New Zealand to Hawaii
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guides have a fascinating, engaging and challenging lifestyle; so lets explore a bit more with guide Emma Carey. She's guided all over the world ...
The Makings of an Alaskan Company
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The founding of Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking is an amazing story, and the founder, John Page, is even more incredible! Take a trip back into time and explo...
Meet Your Hosts!
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the ups and downs of seasonal life in Alaska and beyond with three guides from Sunny Cove Kayaking in Seward, Alaska. Interviews: Dan...
Pilot Episode
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As outdoor professionals during the pandemic summer of 2020, we started this podcast as a fun project to still be able to share the beauty of Alaska w...