Fall is a time to slow down, enjoy and not ask ‘What’s next?’
Fall in Alaska is a reminder to enjoy life as it happens.
Runner learns why Equinox is the toughest marathon you’ll ever love
Fairbanks' famous marathon is pure Alaska in its casual badassery.
It’s easy to fall in love with Alaska in the autumn, especially if you dress for it
Avoid cotton, go for the layered look and enjoy the sunshine while you can.
When life overwhelms, enjoy the #AKoutdoors without posing for Instagram
If I’m not careful, writes columnist Alli Harvey, I run the risk of losing the value of time spent outdoors and turning it into a hashtag.
Loving the journey can be hard when it’s the destination you want
When goals become elusive, it can be comforting to believe it's the effort and the attempt that matter most.
Be kind to your mind and make podcasts your new running buddy
Listening to an episode of a favorite podcast while running might set off fireworks in your head, columnist Alli Harvey writes.
Steep climbs, profuse sweat, plodding pace — let’s go hiking!
Hiking is a lot like life. If you don't push through the hard parts, you don't get anywhere at all.
Watching my teen stepdaughter build her own experiences and memories
In the summer when she comes to Alaska to spend school break with us, life changes radically overnight.
An ode to Crocs, those ugly shoes that are so useful in Alaska
Some people despise and demean the rubbery shoes, but columnist Alli Harvey can't live without them.
Packing for a trip Outside gets tricky when you plan to be outside a lot
Finding room for raincoats, swim wear, water shoes, running shoes, hiking boots, beach towels, backpacks and, oh yeah, a couple of last year's salmon
Blast of heat reminds Alaskans how to keep their cool while playing hard
Alli Harvey: For some mysterious reason perhaps known as “what we’re accustomed to,” a friend noted that 80 degrees in Alaska feels like 90 degrees anywhere else.
When running gets monotonous, change the scenery or the soundtrack
If running starts to feel stale, try different music or different terrain, columnist Alli Harvey advises.