but also the first detailed paper map of the Yukon River, drawn from his observations. [Nearly 70 years ago, the world’s first satellite took flight. Three Alaska scientists were among the first ...

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska is home to around 192 animal species. In addition to charismatic species like bears, Dall sheep, caribou, and beaver, some other unique species ...

The Yukon River sweeps across from east to west ... “When I look at the whole map of Alaska, it always catches my eye, and I always am frustrated that we know so little about it — because ...

After a judge denied a motion to halt construction on Stephen Bower’s property, the case enters a new phase with an ...

Local construction of the Kenai River Bluff Stabilization Project will begin around May 16, with the project set to be ...

When Curtis Rattray walks on Tahltan land, he often pauses to write in a tattered notepad. He jots down descriptions of the ...

Seth Kantner is a commercial fisherman, wildlife photographer, wilderness guide and is the author of the best-selling novel ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in the United States. Here, you can camp on Root ...

While place names often change in history — closely following power dynamics — there is very little geographical or ...

March was a busy month for climate disasters in the U.S., as the nation endured tornado outbreaks, raging wildfires, and ...