Alaska's only highway to the Arctic ... gesturing to the tundra to the south and the ocean to the north, which together make Barrow one of the flattest spots on Earth. "The flatness, the open ...

Associated Press No roads lead to Barrow, Alaska. To reach America’s northernmost ... It was August, and the ocean looked as black as anthracite. The city’s small wooden homes were built ...

The nation’s northernmost town — Utqiagvik, Alaska — is about to descend into months of darkness. Think of it this way: By the time the sun rises again, a new president will occupy the White ...

IT IS whaling season in Utqiagvik, the newly official—as well as ancient indigenous—name for Barrow, Alaska’s ... sits at the edge of the Arctic Ocean. Whaling season is a time of year ...

BARROW, Alaska — Standing on the sidelines ... The massive body of water that's a touchdown pass away? The Arctic Ocean. And the uninvited guests every fan is watching for?

BARROW, Alaska — A gallon of unleaded gasoline ... Armed hunters troll the Arctic Ocean looking for bearded seals, locally known as oooguruk. Off-road vehicles return home weighed down with ...