In 1940, Alaska was still a largely uncharted wilderness viewed by the rest of the country as best left to adventurous trappers and miners. The main means of transport from Alaska to the ...

The Unique Appeal of Small Excursion Ships Alaska is a natural fit for cruising. Its sprawling wilderness, towering glaciers, and remote islands make ... perusing the town's main street shops ...

Seismologists are monitoring an earthquake swarm that is continuing to develop off Alaska's Aleutian Island chain and includes ... sequence following a main earthquake but a swarm, or a cluster ...

With their close proximity to Japan, the Aleutian Islands seemed especially ... When Hawaii was attacked, Alaska was poorly prepared for an assault on its turf. Only six aircraft were functional.