Paul Wilcox, a geologist at the University of Innsbruck, has discovered the first land-based evidence of meltwater pulses ...

As summer approaches, millions of Americans begin planning or taking trips to state and national parks, seeking to explore ...

From Alaska to the sea floor to Fiji, Sarah Spelsberg responds to emergencies in some of the world's most remote regions.

Alaska’s wildfire season is shaping up to be especially dangerous this year, and the Alaska House of Representatives is ...

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska is home to around 192 animal species. In addition to charismatic species like bears, Dall sheep, caribou, and beaver, some other unique species ...

There are designated areas and guided tours that allow people to safely ... The sighting of the largest bull moose in Alaska’s wilderness is a testament to the incredible biodiversity of the region ...

The purpose of these first-ever international Guidelines for managing wilderness (Category 1b) has been to impress upon you the challenges involved in managing wilderness, while also clarifying the ...

From the time he was a young man, Dick Proenneke lived a life of rugged individualism. Growing up in Iowa during the Great Depression, he spent his days on the road, alone with his Harley Davidson as ...

The Bonanza Mine Trail is another Kennecott-area adventure. It totals nine miles round ... You may not expect to find fine dining in Alaska’s far-flung wilderness, but the Salmon & Bear ...

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The redevelopment has added much-needed accommodation to the area, which draws visitors from ... the Sanctuary at Waldheim Spa and the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery for excellent art and ...

With its stunning beauty and no state income or sales tax, Alaska might be the perfect retirement destination.