Winter in Alaska is synonymous with snow, and lots of it. Heavy snowfall blankets the state, creating a stunning white landscape that's both beautiful and challenging. This snowy wonderland ...

Haines lived in extreme winters in that land of cold rivers, salmon, volcanoes, and glaciers. He tracked animals for food with frostbite always a subtle threat. One night a man knocked on his door.

The country supports some of the world’s most important satellites. But experts worry about its proximity to Russia.

On a snowy weekend recently ... who first described it in Alaska in 1741. They are great mimics with vocalizations including a harsh call that mimics that of hawks. Steller’s Jays are bold ...

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game posts illustrated ... In 2001 a rare white snowy owl contrasted vividly against the dark green spruce forest. It was hundreds of miles away from its normal ...

Sunrise over a tranquil rural landscape with a wooden fence in the ... displayed on crumpled paper —Anonymous 55."McCarthy, Alaska — My family took a road trip through Alaska when I was ...

When envisioning the expansive, snowy wilderness of Alaska, one can’t help but picture the steadfast ... the Samoyed is a breed that brings warmth to the Alaskan winter landscape. Originating from ...

The area comes alive in the winter, with many outdoor recreation opportunities for the snowy and icy months ... which makes for a beautiful contrasting landscape. Hiking trails will likely ...

I close out a series of winter articles with this account of a Baxter State Park ski trek of nearly 20 miles, hauling a ...