On my trip to Alaska this past winter, I spent a lot of time deciding ... We wish we had packed our long lens to better capture the scenery. There were many stunning scenes that I wanted to ...

From peak season to shoulder season and every month in between, timing is everything when visiting the 49th state. Here's the ...

Permafrost underlies the surface of one-quarter of the globe’s land and more than half of Alaska. That frozen ground would seem to stall microbes — especially in winter — but scientists have ...

Here, a look at the tough and resourceful characters that face up to the challenges of winter. Show more Alaska is one of the most iconic wildernesses on the planet - America's last frontier.