HOW WE LIVE:
THE PEOPLE AND THE LAND

HOW WE LIVE: THE PEOPLE AND THE LAND

We are the land between the mountains, where ancient rhythms of the natural world flow as they have for thousands of years. Our lives are part of the cadence, entwined with the change of the seasons and the life of the land. This is our story. This is how we live…

Three life-sized dioramas depict the seasons. In Summer, walk through a rural fish camp at Nuchalawoyya—the place where the Yukon and Tanana rivers meet. In Fall, a grizzly bear digs for ground squirrels just outside of a camp. The hunter must be out looking around. In Winter, peer out the windows from the warmth of a public use cabin to see northern lights dance across the sky. A moose is looking back at you!

As you continue through the exhibits, take in films capturing the mood of winter and spring in the Interior and examine displays featuring artwork, objects, and information about the cultural and economic history of the state.

ANCSA exhibit photo in the center, showing artwork, masks, etc.

“I’ve lived here 13 years and this is exactly what I needed to learn about Alaska.”

Lita Cristallo & River Bennett

I really enjoyed the potlatch display. It is really authentic, down to the type of modern blanket that is now used and the kerchiefs, and the various modern life displays on rural Alaska. They felt just like home to me. Like MY entry way and freezer, and the stuff we take out in OUR canoe. It shows real respect for both the past and, more importantly, the Alaskan present.

Linda Weld, Bearfoot Guides/Denali Summer Times

“I’ve lived here 13 years and this is exactly what I needed to learn about Alaska.”

Lita Cristallo & River Bennett

“I absolutely love everything about this display. It reminds me of who I am and why I love Alaska and never want to leave.”

Kathy Halverson, Alaska

“This is a credit to your town. Thank you for great services!”

Barbie & Vaughn Merrylees, Rotorua, New Zealand

“There is no place like this place.”

Peter Wholecheese, Huslia

“It took my breath away and reminded me so much of when I was a little girl in the cold and dark of the Brooks Range.”

Melody Nibeck

“Great place to start a Fairbanks tour.”

Anusha & Arrind, Santa Clara, CA

“Maasi’choo for a beautiful place!”

Diana Hayton, Ft. Yukon, Alaska

“This is certainly the most beautiful visitor center we’ve ever been to!!”

Eveline & Martin, Switzerland

“Living here most of my life, I am well-versed in the lifestyles of Alaska and living in the bush. The work put in to portraying the life here in the dioramas is outstanding. I miss Big. He would love it here. Thank you for bringing him home.”

Rick Olin, Galena, AK

“I always swell with pride looking at and learning about our native culture, especially when it’s presented so beautifully.”

Traci, Nulato

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