Escape city life by visiting this remote Alaskan island with few trees but plenty of rugged beauty. Plus, discover the region ...

Although remote, the Aleutian Islands were seen as a foothold to ... the Japanese presence in the Aleutians remained as menacing as its activities elsewhere in the Pacific theater.

"Twice a year, these elephant seals make the migration from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to where we are," said ranger Perez-Foust. When they get here, they're tired and looking to chill ...