Alaska, a land of breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled natural beauty, beckons travelers seeking an extraordinary escape. From the rugged peaks of the Alaska Range to the serene waters of ...

Frederick Machetanz, 94, Alaska’s best-known artist who grandly captured the state’s vast landscapes and wildlife, died Sunday in Palmer, Alaska, of causes associated with aging. A native of Kenton, ...

A 1958 landslide triggered a 1,720-foot mega wave in Lituya Bay, Alaska, erasing forests, sinking boats, and rewriting ...

Alaska is a northwestern U.S. state that borders Canadian provinces with plenty to offer travelers. It is known for its thriving natural environment which many travelers enjoy cruising through.

The ways to explore Alaska are just as enticing as the many reasons why people visit. Over a million go see the 49th state by cruise every year. Whether they stay onboard or embark on shore excursions ...

Adventurous tourists travel to Alaska for various delights including the state's abundant wildlife, sparkling glaciers and dazzling northern lights. Now officials are offering another attraction: free ...

Editor’s Note: This story was updated to reflect changes due to the coronavirus in 2020. An earlier version of this story published in 2012. Anchorage, Alaska CNN — The Iditarod Trail Committee is ...

FAIRBANKS — Kathleen Leitgeb never set out to be an anthropologist, archaeologist and educational tour guide living in Fairbanks, but what started as a lark turned into a lifelong love affair with ...

Somewhere over Southeast Alaska, just about every day of the year, one of three Coast Guard helicopters is on patrol or training. The H-60 Jayhawk is built to fly in bad weather, because that’s when ...