Alaska is a place built for mysteries. It’s enormous, remote, and filled with stories that don’t always have a satisfying explanation. From unexplained disappearances and eerie legends to bizarre events buried in Alaska history, join us as we count down our picks for Alaska’s Top 10 Greatest Mysteries.

What happened to the people who vanished without a trace? Which Alaska legends might have more truth behind them than we think? And what strange events still leave historians, scientists, and locals scratching their heads?! It’s the episode that proves the Last Frontier still has plenty of secrets left to uncover!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Camp Stove Robust Porter by Palmer Brewing Company

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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It’s Halloween on The Last Frontier Podcast, which means it’s time for our annual trip into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. This year, we’re raiding Alaska history to build the ultimate adventuring party. We’ve taken 14 real figures from Alaska’s past, from explorers and mushers to warriors, scientists, artists, pilots, healers, and even a notorious con man, and assigned each of them a D&D character class. So join us and we explore historical figures of Alaskan history through the lens of D&D.

Who makes the perfect Alaska Ranger? Which famous Alaskan deserves to be a Paladin? And when the dice start rolling, will Danny or Andrew end up with the stronger party?! It’s the episode that asks the question historians have somehow overlooked for centuries: If a dragon attacked Alaska, who are you putting in your party?!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: India Pale Ale by Ravens Ring Brewing Company

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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The name Alaska has appeared on some pretty impressive ships in the history of the United States Navy. From an early steam-powered warship, to one of the largest cruisers ever built, to a nuclear-powered submarine carrying enough firepower to alter the course of history, the USS Alaska name has evolved right alongside the state itself. So join us this week as we’re tracing the history of the vessels that have carried Alaska’s name...where they served, what made each one unique, and how the Last Frontier ended up represented on some very different generations of American warships.

How many ships have carried the name USS Alaska? Why was one of them so unusual that the Navy struggled to even classify it? And what does today’s USS Alaska have lurking beneath the waves? It’s the episode that if you're not careful, will blow you away!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Board Walker Belgian Amber Ale by Devil's Club Brewing Company

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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