Melting ice is making the far north even more dangerous.

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This winter is predicted to be a particularly good one for spotting the green-hued celestial clouds in the night skies of the ...

These American states get the largest winter snowfall based on historical data, ensuring a winter visit there will yield ...

The state of Alaska is asking a federal appeals court to re-examine a district court decision that denied the state almost 20,000 acres of potentially oil-rich land.

MPAs are like national parks and have varying rules about how much human activity is allowed. In fully protected zones like ...

America’s northernmost state is the perfect front-row seat to the aurora borealis—and this winter will be an extra special time to see it. Travelers who want to experience the Northern Lights ...

After Galloping Gertie collapsed in 1940, its twisted steel created a thriving underwater world. Now it’s at risk.

In the northernmost and southernmost parts of the world, there are long periods when the sun won't shine. This phenomenon is ...

Crude oil production from Alaska is forecast to reach 477,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, the highest since 2018, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its latest Short-Term ...

The Chilkat Valley surrounding Haines is home to the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, where thousands of bald eagles gather each fall in what might be the greatest free wildlife show on earth.

Alaska is one of the world’s most popular cruising destinations, with some 1.71 million annual visitors in 2024, according to Cruise Lines International Association.