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A canoe, bottom right, glides on Mendenhall Lake, in front of the Mendenhall Glacier, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska.

U.S. icebreakers serve to clear passages through icy waterways. Their reinforced hulls are designed to break apart the ice, ...

Lead carver Gordon Greenwald said the totem, or kootéeyaa, serves as a tribute to seiners, trollers, longliners, crabbers, ...

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Nestled within the Tongass National Forest, Mendenhall Glacier is just one of the many glaciers that make up the Juneau Ice ...

Alaska is a fascinating state, being the largest in the Union. It’s also a geographical phenomenon, being the country’s ...

The Knik River Valley has everything from glacial hikes to horseback rides and dog sledding—and it's a must-visit when visiting Alaska's Denali National Park.

A new flood preparedness website for Juneau residents is now live. The Juneau Glacial Flood Dashboard was developed by the ...

Discover the top 10 places to visit in Alaska in June. From Denali to Kenai Fjords, explore Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes, ...

While many travel destinations are becoming overrun with tourists, there are still some beautiful hidden gems in the US from ...