In the early spring of 1942, when the Army Corps of Engineers arrived to begin building the Alaska Highway, Alaska's population was approximately 73,000. About half of those residents were Native ...

A tiny Alaskan island known as the “Galapagos of the North” with a population of just 350 is in a panic over a singular rat that may not even exist. Residents of the St. Paul Island in the ...

Excerpted from The Native People of Alaska by Steve J. Langdon, published by Greatland Graphics, Anchorage, 1978. Used with permission Alaska's indigenous people, who are jointly called Alaska ...

Alaska's astounding beauty and vast wilderness are unlike any other destination in the U.S. – and even in the world. While you can plan land-based trips to the state, many of Alaska's majestic ...

Learn more After spending 15 years working at internet startups, Arron Kallenberg returned to his fishing roots and used his technological knowledge to create the subscription-based Wild Alaskan ...

The Alaskan Husky is a versatile working dog bred for its endurance, strength, and speed. As a sled dog, this crossbreed is ...

A cruise vacation to Alaska is a profound adventure. The spectacular natural beauty, rugged wilderness, massive glaciers and endless opportunities for wildlife viewing make a trip to the 49th ...

Ben is a credit cards and luxury travel writer, an immigrant with three citizenships and a husband. He speaks English, Spanish and Italian, has a background in linguistics and languages, and ...

NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share tips to get out debt and escape "financial quicksand" such as setting a personal strategy, never missing payments, and calling your lender to negotiate.

By Amanda Holpuch The last time a rat found its way to Alaska’s St. Paul Island, in 2018, residents took nearly a year to find and kill it. Officials fear another rat has arrived, and they have ...

The Alaska Companion Fare is a great way to reduce the cost of expensive flights. Here's how to maximize it. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

The Companion Fare benefit and bag-fee waivers can save you hundreds — if Alaska Airlines is (or can be) your go-to airline. For some, that won't be possible. If you fly Alaska Airlines with ...