Fall in love with the Denali Highway — 134 miles of beauty, history (and gravel)
Snow could fall any day now and close the highway, so before you go call 511 for road status.
Outdoors/Adventure
Bears, bushwhacking and otherworldly peaks: 12 days in Gates of the Arctic National Park
Cautionary Tales: The remote Arrigetch Peaks are a cluster of sleek, jagged mountains in the Brooks Range. Surrounded by rushing creeks and immersed in a gold-toned autumn wonderland, we were thrilled to embark on our two-week adventure.
As Unit 13 hunting seasons wind down, it’s time to think outside the box
It's obvious to anyone who hunts that subsistence is tied irrevocably to income, writes columnist John Schandelmeier, who notes: “He who has the most toys wins.”
Diver dragged to seafloor by dislodged wreckage off Alaska Peninsula
The diver was rescued by the Coast Guard and brought to the Cold Bay clinic with a bloody nose and possible injuries to his left side.
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.
Paddleboarders surf the bore tide in Turnagain Arm
Stand-up paddleboarders ride the bore tide, which creates a wave 6 to 10 feet high as it travels up shallow Turnagain Arm.
Hunting season means lots of traffic on trails. It may be time to revisit ATV regulations.
Hunters in newer and bigger all-terrain rigs keep searching for untouched areas, creating more and more trails. What is the impact on big game?
A lively aurora is forecast for this week
The nights are longer and darker, and autumn’s chill hangs in the air. Aurora-chasing season has arrived.
Autumn in Alaska is a time for rare light, duck blinds and no clocks
When it comes to breaking free of time as told by a clock, the powerful strobe of summer light doesn’t compare to fall hunting days.
How global warming has changed what it’s like to travel to the North Pole
For decades, men and women have struggled to reach the top of the world. All that was required of me was to kick back and enjoy the scenery, the wildlife and the three multicourse meals per day.
Hiking a diverse trail: The great outdoors is finally drawing more people of color
In response to the nation’s shifting demographics, major outdoor advocacy organizations and government agencies such as the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service are forging partnerships with schools, youth groups and affinity groups.
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.
A cowboy looks at 60, and discovers the view is not bad at all
A storybook place to hunt and fish, a horse's soft muzzle and a partner who knows you better than you know yourself — life at 60 is pretty good, writes columnist Steve Meyer.
Will the summer-long drizzle dampen hunting in the Alaska Interior?
Normally hip boots would be adequate foot gear for Denali area lakes, but this year chest waders might be a better option.
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.
In Kenai Peninsula gold country, a mountain remembers its visitors
When you head to the hills in search of natural resources, sometimes you find history instead of ptarmigan.
While searching for a caribou, a hunter in the Alaska Range finds a piece of history instead
The tip of the ancient spear point was broken slightly but its edge was sharper than a pocket knife, writes columnist John Schandelmeier.
President of the Iditarod board steps down
Andy Baker, the brother of 2011 Iditarod champion, served on the sled dog race’s governing board for eight years.
Military: Moose hunting closures needed for training demands in Interior Alaska
The military officials from Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base met with members of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Association this week to explain the reasons behind the closures in September.
Kenai sockeye salmon fishing reopens Thursday
Sonar counts showed the Kenai achieved its escapement goal.