Author Biography: chikal98

Alaska had a long history before the Russians officially arrived in 1741. Unfortunately, most of recorded history begins at that point. See how much you know about Alaska before it was "discovered".

What do you know about the nearly 100 years between the purchase of Alaska from Russia and statehood?

With as interesting a history as any state in the union, Alaska began its road to statehood with its official "discovery" by the Russians.

Before Wolfe was a best-selling fiction writer, he was a journalist and author of some excellent articles and books on life in the United States.

This includes questions about the people who governed Alaska, including Russian America, as well as the US Department, District, Territory, and State of Alaska.

Most people interested in this subject already know what incredible trails are easily accessible from the Anchorage area. See how much you already know about a few of them.