Alaska.org points to May through September as the best time for wildlife viewing, though you can spot some animals year-round ...

The glacial flood risks that Juneau is now experiencing each summer are becoming a growing problem in communities around the world.

In Alaska, you can come up with a strict plan, but if you are too rigid, you might be disappointed or turned down from your main idea—in the end, both mountains and your pilot will have the ...

What to do and where to stay in America’s last frontier - CITY GUIDES: Alaska’s largest city is a place to climb mountains and meet local wildlife, says Alan Dymock, with post-adventure refreshments a ...

The United States is home to gorgeous mountain towns for avid hikers, including those in Alaska that unveil the states vast and untamed wilderness.

The Alaska State Fair closed numerous rides and canceled a few shows. The National Weather Service warned rain could lead to ...

A bear mauled a solo hiker near a popular trailhead in Alaska’s mountains, rescuers said. It happened around 2:30 p.m. July 22 near the Basher Trail, about a 10-mile drive southeast from ...

The woman was hiking the Basher Trail in Alaska's Chugach Mountains when the bear attacked and mauled her, the Anchorage Fire Department said.

In Alaska, you can come up with a strict plan, but if you are too rigid, you might be disappointed or turned down from your main idea—in the end, both mountains and your pilot will have the final word ...

A woman was mauled by a brown bear while hiking a popular trail in Alaska's Chugach Mountains. The woman, who has not been identified, was hiking the Basher Trail in the Chugach Mountains, near ...