Learning to appreciate the mouse that inspires a roar and other critters that roam the house and yard
There are ways to take care of nuisance rodents without destroying them.
Outdoors/Adventure
Bristol Bay has a bumper crop of sockeye, but kings and chums aren’t filling rivers statewide
The Yukon River is facing its worst chum run in history.
Faster than crude oil: Anchorage’s Lael Wilcox bikes the trans-Alaska pipeline in less than 4 days
An endurance cyclist, Wilcox turned the 858-mile trip from Deadhorse to Valdez into a time trial.
Alaska’s skies are filled with ducks, though many of its hunters don’t seem to notice
Big game are the big draw in Alaska, but waterfowl hunters are devoted to ducks, dogs and decoys.
Knowing how to blur boundaries pays off when family visits and you’re out of vacation time
Sometimes the parts of life you work so hard to keep separate braid together quite nicely.
When a friend asks to go moose hunting, an ‘avid hunter’ wonders how much ignorance to share
A grand adventure can also be serious business, leaving no easy answer to a simple request.
Construction at Anchorage’s Hilltop bike park is in high gear ahead of August opening
The multitrail park will also include a pump track and jump line.
Wolf sighting sparks discussion on their role in our world, and our role in theirs
Wolves are alternately prized or despised, depending on whether you’re a trapper, tourist or a farmer. But they almost always spark a conversation.
When’s a good time to see bears in Alaska? When the timing is right.
Clocks and calendars don’t apply to nature, so get out there when you can and see what awaits.
Curious Alaska: What happened to the man who went missing running Mount Marathon in 2012?
Nine years ago, Michael LeMaitre went missing running the race in Seward. No sign of him has been found, but his disappearance changed the way the race is run.
When you really want your fish to make a big impression, try the art of gyotaku
The traditional method of printing fish produces images that range from fossil-looking black ink on white paper to elaborate paintings worthy of an art museum.
Bike the Denali road? Yes. Bachelorette party in ANWR? Yes. This summer, it’s hard for Alaskans to say no to anything.
Summer is always a manic time for adventure-loving Alaskans, and this year seems more frenzied than ever.
Knowing the ropes when it come to knots can make life simpler
There are all kinds of knots, but knowing a half-dozen common ones will serve most of your needs.
Denali National Park expects a busy holiday weekend as visitor numbers swell
Visitation to Denali National Park has increased steadily this summer as park staff continue to adapt to pandemic-related hurdles.
Record-holding Anchorage paraglider achieves another near-100-mile flight
Wil Brown launched near Sheep Mountain Lodge and 8 hours later landed about 92 miles away on an island in the Gulkana River.
Winner Creek Trail hand tram in Girdwood unlikely to be reopened, officials say
The tram has been closed since 2019, when one person was seriously injured and another died after they fell from the platform.
Ohio man found dead after fall in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
David Shrider asked for help from hiking companions before he rolled about 150 feet down a slope on Donoho Peak, park officials said.
The mythology of gunfighters, the enduring charms of Westerns and the wisdom of Festus
So many are in love with the Old West that the myths often eclipse the realities.
Sometimes, a little discomfort is the nudge you need to open up to new adventures
There’s no place like home — even when that feeling of “home” isn’t tethered to a physical place.
When the wind roars and the sea rocks, babysitting boats becomes a fisherman’s focus
Heavy winds are the bane of all fishermen.