With rising temperatures thawing the Arctic landscape, Alaskans are venturing out—onto the ice, across the waters, and over the land—to gather what resources the returning sunlight reveals.

The long daylight hours of the Alaskan spring, stretching nearly twenty-four hours into the day, provide a window for residents to labor steadily, preparing diligently for the coming winter.

A narrow space of time separates the end of relationships from the arrival of winter, and so Alaskans hurry to finish tasks that will ease their lives once the harsh cold sets in.

During Alaska's brief summers, residents of the Arctic depend upon the rivers and coastal waters for swift travel and essential supplies.

As the Arctic enjoys unseasonably mild temperatures, Alaskans venture out across the land and along the rivers, hunting for sustenance and collecting resources to enhance their homes.

As summer fades, Alaskans should ready themselves—both in body and spirit—for the coming months.

As summer yields to autumn, Alaskans diligently gather provisions and stores, preparing for the long months of icy darkness that will soon grip the land.

With the close of summer, Alaskans navigate the rivers and waterways, gathering fresh provisions to sustain them through the coming winter.