Galena, AK

Galena is a small city in Alaska's Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, set along the Yukon River far from the road-connected parts of the state. The river is central to local life, from salmon fishing to travel patterns that have shaped the community for generations. Galena also has a military aviation history tied to World War II and later airfield use. Today it remains a remote first-class city with its own school district and the practical rhythms of Interior Alaska.