Alaska Geographic

Pika or arctic ground squirrel?!

Even though it's technically spring, it hit -30° this morning in Denali National Park and Preserve, so naturally, we’re debating winter survival strategies. Pikas spend the summer literally making hay—cutting, drying, and storing plants for an active, food-filled winter. Arctic ground squirrels choose something a bit more chill, dropping their body temperatures as low as 27° as they hibernate in snug burrows deep under the snow.

Which strategy would you choose?

P.S. Want a chance to encounter these incredible creatures in real life? There’s still space in our Denali Alpine Wildlife Field Course this summer. Visit www.akgeo.org/field-courses to learn more.

📦🏔️ It’s beginning to look a lot like… pre-season in the Alaska Geographic warehouse!

You’ve heard of Denali, but have you met Mount AK Geo? It’s majestic. It’s cardboard. It’s not afraid of taking up (storage) space!

New 2026 goodies are arriving daily! From plush and magnets to fresh apparel, our team is busy counting inventory, playing real-life Tetris, and assuring Regional Operations Manager Liz Munns that yes - we have room for many more pallets!

The good news? These towering stacks of inventory will soon make their way into the hands (and backpacks) of visitors across Alaska’s parks and refuges.

Until then, we’ll be over here building character… and box forts.

🛍️ Want a sneak peek at what’s coming this season? Check out our web store for the latest and greatest Alaska Geographic finds - your future favorite souvenir is probably in one of these boxes right now!