Also known as Utqiaġvik or Ukpiaġvik, Barrow is located above the Arctic Circle, in the North Slope Borough of Alaska. It is the northernmost city in the United States, and the tenth northernmost city in the world. Barrow is surrounded by the Alaskan National Petroleium Reserve. The land upon which Barrow sits is mostly tundra, and the climate is cold and dry, known as a polar climate. Winters in Barrow can be dangerously cold, while summers are cool even during the warmest period.
Regular Blogs
The blog was maintained by Ian, who served as pastor of the Utqiagvik Presbyterian Church in Barrow, Alaska from 2007 to January 21, 2010, when he posted his resignation, which is the last entry in the blog. Observations, church news, and announcements make up the content of the blog.
http://ianbarrow.blogspot.com/
Next Generation Ecosystem Experiment
Based in Barrow, Alaska, the NEGEE Arctic project seeks to reduce uncertainty in climate predication. Information about the project and the activities of the organization are published here.
http://ngee-arctic.blogspot.com/
Created by a cab driver in Barrow, this blog relates narratives of the more interesting places he drives and people he caters to, as well as his thoughts about life and things that occur to him in his cab. Contains numerous photographs, many of them from the window of the cab. He was later joined by a co-blogger who pitches in as well.
http://www.taxistorys.blogspot.com/
Barrow is the largest city of the North Slope Borough of Alaska, and the northernmost city in the United States. Places of interest, places of worship, community services, history, and local events are highlighted.
http://barrowak.blogspot.com/
