The question of whether to allow a road to be built through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, a vast wild area in southwest Alaska, has vexed policymakers for decades.

Whether you’re hiking trails, soaking in a hot tub beneath the aurora, or wandering through a pumpkin patch, Alaska offers an unforgettable autumn experience.

As the fall colors fade and the crisp air signals winter’s imminent arrival, there is still time to explore some of Alaska’s lesser-known parks before heavy snowfall hits the ground.

For wilderness lovers, Cordova, Alaska, is a bucket-list destination. Adventurers can enjoy activities like hiking, kayaking, ...

With work done on upgrades to the area surrounding Eklutna Lake completed in September, reestablishing access to Ram Valley in Chugach State Park has emerged as a subsequent priority. Access to the ...

Alaska is one of five states with no state sales tax. However, localities can levy sales taxes, and you might pay local sales tax on some essentials such as groceries. Higher rates are found in ...

Oliver was the most popular name for baby boys born in Alaska in 2023, according to the state’s annual vital statistics report. Nora was tied as the fourth-most-popular among the names for baby ...

What actually is the best time to visit Alaska? RELATED: Greenland to Ghana: 10 Places You're Not Visiting But Should Be, New ...

Effective Oct. 25, 2024: The Woodpecker Trail at Big Shoals State Park is temporarily closed due to storm damage rendering bridge #2 impassable at this time. Big Shoals State Park features the largest ...

The House of Representatives chamber in the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (Loren Holmes / ADN archives) Eighteen years after Alaska’s Legislature voted to end the state’s guaranteed public ...

(Lisa Hupp/USFWS) The board of the state-owned Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority voted unanimously Wednesday to spend up to $20 million to prepare and possibly submit bids in an ...