Tenders tie up at the processor’s docks, where a tube sucks salmon out of the hold and pumps them into a room-sized vat of slush ice, where they “rest” for six to eight hours to let their muscles ...

Many of these places are a mix of rural and urban communities and destinations, where peaceful outdoor activities, nature, history, and culture meet.

Lorna Illingworth, for example, caught a 158-pound halibut last weekend while fishing during the “Halibut Hullabaloo” out of Valdez, Alaska.

Some feature wild fish sourced off the Oregon shores — think lingcod, rockfish, and albacore alongside the more traditional cod and halibut. One even has its own fishing boat! As usual, these ...

Tutka Bay Lodge offers wild Alaskan beauty, rustic luxury and warm hospitality, led by a passionate mother-daughter team.

♪ Pati, voice-over: Martha's father Clem Tillion, an Alaska-famous politician, arrived in Halibut Cove in the 1940s when it was a mostly abandoned fishing community.

But the state is home to quite a few hidden gems that are well worth exploring for those looking for something off the beaten path, such as Seldovia, a small community on the coast with unmatched ...

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.

This Small Town in Alaska Is the Perfect Place for a Father-daughter Trip Ketchikan is a beloved fishing destination, but the outdoor adventures it offers don't end there.

Icy Strait Point packages authentic Alaska into a beautiful, easily accessible port. Whether your cruise ship stops for an entire day or just an evening, here are the top 12 things to do in port.

Leonard Leach of Alaska is one of the 2024 National Fisherman Highliners of the Year. Photo by the Leach family Leonard Leach knew he’d found his calling when he landed a job as a greenhorn on an ...