German soldiers never set foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name ...

A little-known creek in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska had been officially named “Nazi Creek” for 80 years — until this week.

A few Alaska towns have fascinating name origins. Francina Haines (1819-1886) chaired the Presbyterian home missions committee that funded a mission in Alaska that was renamed after her.

The town sits on Chicken Creek, part of the greater Fortymile River mining district between the Yukon and Tanana rivers, hugging the Alaska-Canada border.

Its new name is Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, meaning either “gizzard creek” or “creek or river belonging to gizzard island” in Unangam ...

Alaska's three biggest cities had the highest health care costs among cities and metro areas around the nation, analysis ...

5 Coastal Towns in Alaska That Are Adorable in Any Weather From Gold Rush-era settlements to national park gateways, these quaint Alaskan towns are worth a visit.

What's in a Name? From Eek, Alaska, to Christmas, Florida, American towns have taken on some unusual names over the years. Sometimes they pay tribute to an early founder. Sometimes they reflect ...

From Rudolph, Wisconsin, to Christmas, Michigan. North Pole, Alaska, to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Take a virtual sleigh ride across America to learn the story behind the names.

Alaska's Inside Passage is home to charming small towns that highlight the destination's Indigenous heritage and offer local experiences.