Take a ride on one of the longest ziplines in the United states and the WORLD, right here in Hoonah, Alaska! Length: 5,495 feet long Vertical Drop: 1,320 feet Average grade: 25% Top Speed: 65 mph! Cables: 6 side by side Video by Stephen Gashe | The Alaska Life

In the remote village of Hoonah, Alaska, The Salvation Army has created a unique approach to raising money: by selling doughnuts. From May to September, cruise ships of all sizes stop at the port in Hoonah, and the hungry tourists coming off the ship discover The Salvation Army’s small doughnut shack, where they purchase the delicious and fresh mini-doughnuts in droves. The local corps officers, Majors Kevin and Tina Bottjen, then direct those funds right back into the local community, using it

Last night's spectacular aurora borealis show in Hoonah, Alaska! (Courtesy Elleana E.) | Alaska's News Source