Outdoors/Adventure

Outdoors columnist Steve Meyer writes that although the modern Thanksgiving experience has become bloated, there’s still reason to give thanks — and consider how the holiday came to be.

Once an asthmatic who couldn’t hack much physical activity, outdoors columnist Alli Harvey has remade herself to the point where she’s unrecognizable compared to her old self.

The department produces a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan once every five years as a detailed look at how and where Alaskans are recreating on public lands across the state.

Outdoors columnist John Schandelmeier, a musher with a decorated career, details some of the chief factors for the decline.

Columnist Alli Harvey writes about changes in her life, and what she’s doing instead of bracing for the change.

His book, “A Thousand Trails Home: Living with Caribou,” won in the Natural History Literature category.

Columnist Alli Harvey tackles the reality that everything is changing, whether it’s the seasons or crossing a personal crossroads.

Outdoors columnist Steve Meyer loves to get out in the nasty stuff, but he reminds us there are some necessary preparations for snowy adventures.

Alaska outdoors columnist John Schandelmeier writes about the importance of creating new outdoor experiences and gives some suggestions for families and individuals.

Not quite the polar opposites she once believed they were, columnist Alli Harvey draws parallels between the Big Apple and the Last Frontier.

You don’t need a new ride to enjoy the benefits, but know what to look for if you’re buying a used snowmachine, urges outdoors columnist John Schandelmeier.

Outdoors columnist John Schandelmeier explains how to preserve the bounties of both your fishing and hunting seasons.

Columnist Alli Harvey writes about her grandmother, who encouraged her and was always ready to question her decisions — from a place of love.

The event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at the Alaska Airlines Center.

At least in Interior Alaska, the telltale signs of seasonal shift are already appearing, outdoors columnist John Schandelmeier says.

Columnist Alli Harvey talks about her focus on increasing her pace and how trying to run faster elicits different challenges than endurance-focused runs.

Columnist Steve Meyer explains how personal safety revolvers require a lot of training, but can sometimes be used resourcefully as well.

The Forest Service has roughly $14 million to use toward fixing up old cabins and building new ones around the state.

Technology, social trends, and organizational changes within the military are all pushing up the number of search and rescue requests in Alaska. Amid a busy summer, the trend is toward less searching, more rescuing.

Outdoors columnist John Schandelmeier details what’s the best to target for outdoorspeople and gives some best practices for anglers and shooters.

Returning hatchery-born cohos complete their cycle of life at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery.

Columnist John Schandelmeier details the ways in which human activity has drawn wildlife to populated areas.

Columnist Alli Harvey gets real, and admits that she doesn’t always receive the rainy days with aplomb.