Alaska Outdoors

Iditarod represents one of the last Gold Rush towns

Iditarod represents one of the last Gold Rush towns

A century ago, for a few years, it was the largest city in the Interior.

Iditarod represents one of the last Gold Rush towns
Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks
Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks
Signs of spring’s arrival all around Juneau

Signs of spring’s arrival all around Juneau

The fun in the snow is finished and the fun of spring begins.

Signs of spring’s arrival all around Juneau
Here’s where Alaska’s oldest rock was found

Here’s where Alaska’s oldest rock was found

It’s 2 billion years old.

Here’s where Alaska’s oldest rock was found
Now’s the time to be aware and prepare for bears

Now’s the time to be aware and prepare for bears

Tips to follow to prevent issues with bears.

Now’s the time to be aware and prepare for bears
Southeast pink salmon forecast cause for concern

Southeast pink salmon forecast cause for concern

It’s also cause for conservation.

Southeast pink salmon forecast cause for concern
The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies

The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies

These insects belong to a large, but young group.

The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies
There’s no place like home in Alaska

There’s no place like home in Alaska

Traveling is fun, but rarely do I feel like I need a vacation from this state.

There’s no place like home in Alaska
Sandy memories of ancient storms

Sandy memories of ancient storms

Why did the people who lived on Seward Peninsula for more than 4,000 years leave?

Sandy memories of ancient storms
Refreshing break from Southeast in Baja

Refreshing break from Southeast in Baja

Sights and sounds in Loreto, Mexico.

Refreshing break from Southeast in Baja
Winter in Baja offers change of scenery

Winter in Baja offers change of scenery

Fun in the sun with birds, whales and sardines.

Winter in Baja offers change of scenery
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate
Pondering the power of the ocean

Pondering the power of the ocean

Research into wave energy could serve as template for Alaska’s coastal communities.

Pondering the power of the ocean
A grand misadventure

A grand misadventure

It’s not an adventure until something goes wrong.

A grand misadventure
Alaska taking shape near Yakutat

Alaska taking shape near Yakutat

The forces shaping Alaska never sleep.

Alaska taking shape near Yakutat
The happy life of an average Alaskan

The happy life of an average Alaskan

Enjoy the ride.

The happy life of an average Alaskan
Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska

Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska

“Education is a job creator.”

Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska
Arthropods invade the land

Arthropods invade the land

There are more species of arthropod than all other animals combined.

Arthropods invade the land
The Riley Creek pack’s sole survivor

The Riley Creek pack’s sole survivor

A wolf named Riley.

The Riley Creek pack’s sole survivor
The world would be a filthier place without these pests

The world would be a filthier place without these pests

Despite their reputation, flies are useful in many ways.

The world would be a filthier place without these pests