The crowds are gone, the snow and ice completely transform the landscapes, and everything feels quieter, almost personal.

Alaska is overflowing with unique adventures ... Treadwell is quite a small site, and you can see most of what it has to offer by hiking the Treadwell Historic Mine Trail. Along with abandoned ...

In this Alaska packing list for summer, you'll get in-depth real-world advice on what to bring (and what to leave at home).

Not far from the urban clutches of Anchorage, Kenai Fjords National Park gives a view into the heart of Alaska’s glacial ...

“Come on, Mom. You said we were in Alaska to hike, didn’t you?” My husband and I, and our two teenage kids, were nearing the end of a 10-day family trip to explore the raw, rugged beauty of ...

Most visitors arrive here via the Alaska Railroad or Seward Highway. Top activities on the Kenai Peninsula include hiking the Exit Glacier area in the Kenai Fjords near Seward or kayaking through ...

Alaska's astounding beauty and vast wilderness ... time for outdoor activities such as wildlife viewing, fishing and hiking. If you want to experience the most "midnight sun," plan to cruise ...

home to some of Alaska’s best hiking trails and wildlife viewing. But if you're looking for a more remote experience, visit Alaska’s most popular national parks later in the season ...

Alaska’s minimum wage has increased annually since voters tied the hourly rate to inflation in 2014. Earlier this month, it went up by $0.18 per hour, from $11.73 to $11.91. But this year, the ...