A steep hike up Falls Creek in Chugach State Park in autumn passes through beautiful birch forest, across colorful tundra and up to snowy mountain
Photographer Marc Lester takes another excursion through the Southcentral landscape with a trip to breathtaking Pioneer Peak.
Lush life on Prince William Sound
The small eastern Prince William Sound city of a few more than 2,000 residents is accessible only by boat or airplane, yet at this time of year it resembles a bustling metropolis as the home port of the Copper River flats commercial salmon fleet.
SLIDE SHOW
A mid-May bike ride in the Matanuska Valley was a combination of beautiful scenery and brutal wind.
Hundreds of people made the trek to Curry this year on the Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage Ski Train.
Living in Alaska, winter isn't something you simply get through. Break-up, the rapid melting of months of snow in a few short weeks, is something we all suffer through.
SLIDE SHOW
Downhill skiing isn't the only outdoor winter activity in Girdwood. Explore some of the trails on the valley with photographer Marc Lester.
SLIDE SHOW
A skier tours among towering spruce trees on Exit Glacier Road near Seward last week. Skiers and snowmachiners use the road, also called Herman Leirer Road, in winter when seven miles of it are closed to cars. The road dead-ends near the glacier.
SLIDE SHOW
Photographer Marc Lester took advantage of the rare weather conditions last week that made Potter Marsh the ideal skating spot.
SLIDE SHOW
Experience the change in seasons on the Turnagain Arm trail with photographer Marc Lester as he describes the magic of hiking the trail with his young son in another installment of his "Excursions" series.
SLIDE SHOW
Photographer Marc Lester goes for a soggy bike ride in the Campbell Tract area.
SLIDE SHOW
Take a trip through the Hope Point trail with narration and some amazing Alaska scenery.
Post a picture you took from the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.
Reader-submitted: 2008 Halloween pets
Submit pictures of your favorite costumed pet for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate at the pet store of your choice. Entry deadline is midnight Tues., Oct. 28.
