On an Alaska adventure, a good dog can make all the difference
I have had several human partners on this walk along the trans-Alaska pipeline. But only Cora has been there for every step.
Outdoors/Adventure
Everybody does it: What to know before you ‘go’ in the backcountry
Cautionary Tales: Here's a refresher on how to handle human waste, whether you're in the woods, on a glacier or out of toilet paper.
Done it all in Kenai and Mat-Su? Consider a ferry trip to Cordova.
Cordova looks and feels like a miniature Juneau, down to the glacial green of Orca Inlet.
Photos: Surf’s up on Kodiak Island
Kodiak Island has many miles of coastline, much of which is good for surfing when conditions are right.
Gun-safety rules apply in the photo studio too
These days, senior photos can include all kinds of props, including guns, that demonstrate a student's interests or accomplishments.
A road less traveled: Driving to McCarthy with kids
Though it's a far easier drive that it once was, the McCarthy Road is the stuff of Alaska legend. You still need to make serious preparations.
On a long hike in the Arctic, you learn to savor each bug-free moment
An insect biologist once said that extreme cold and biting flies maintain the circumpolar north’s low human population. I agree.
Summer’s silver lining: Bird, Ship and Campbell creeks open to coho fishing
Pink, chum and king salmon are also available to anglers on some of the urban waterways.
When showing visitors the sights of Alaska, it’s OK to be wowed yourself
Incredibly, it’s only when people from outside arrive that I realize how much Alaska’s glory has already dulled.
Head of Iron Dog heads for Lower 48 job
Outdoors Digest: Kevin Kastner led the world's longest and toughest snowmachine race for seven years; Ship Creek king fishing extended; Homer lagoon open to snagging
Dipnet charters emerge on the Kenai for those looking to avoid crowds
Dipnetting from a boat is one method of escaping the 'zoo' of people fishing at the mouth of the Kenai River, and charter business are getting in on the action.
Chance meeting makes summiting North Suicide Peak all the sweeter
Cautionary Tales: It's not uncommon for me to run into people I know on Chugach State Park trails — but this was one serendipitous encounter.
How to document your Alaska adventure
Four people who've spent a lot of time in the Alaska outdoors with notebooks and camera gear can help inspire you on your next adventure.
Photos: Salmon dipnetters converge at the mouth of the Kenai River
The popular personal-use fishery is getting underway this week at the mouth of the Kenai River.
Dream hunts sometimes go awry, but the memories remain priceless
Oftentimes, perception doesn't square with reality in the Alaska backcountry, and seemingly ideal situations can prove less than ideal.
Here’s what you need to know as the Kenai River salmon dipnetting season opens
Salmon dipnetting on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers looks easy but can be complicated. The season opens July 10. We're here to help.
Northrim signs on as 2018 Iditarod sponsor, filling void left by Wells Fargo
The Alaska bank signed up to support the Iditarod as a "lead dog" sponsor in 2018.
Learned on Kesugi Ridge: Sometimes a sufferfest is simply inevitable
Cautionary Tales: When the weather is battering your spirit and there's nowhere to go but forward, nature gives you a lesson in acceptance.
Troublesome black bear forces campground closure
Outdoors Digest: Silver salmon fishing prospects open up in Anchorage area; new parks director
Soaking up the caribou-laden solstice in the Brooks Range
Some people describe the Arctic as a wasteland, but nothing could be further from the truth.