If I owned a home in the valley that was damaged by jökulhlaup floods during the last two years, I’d be skeptical about the ...

Alaska’s waters, bordered by natural beauty and history, flaunt stunning vistas that will leave you in awe. Get ready to have your breath taken away by the magnificence of glacier-carved fjords, walls ...

You can also take in the view of magnificent Fox Glacier from Cook Flat Road (on your way to Lake Matheson). The sheer enormity of both glaciers is very humbling. Here are some facts to help you get ...

Troch also hopes that the study will catalyze further research into maritime glaciers around the world. The conclusions drawn in Southern Patagonia might be replicated in Norway, Alaska, Iceland, or ...

In addition to exhibits on the natural history of the region and the cultural history of Alaska natives, the center offers a free film on Alaska's history and nature. What's more, on the first ...

Believe it or not, Bigfoot ruined the town of Portlock. Here's the frightening tale of this abandoned town in Alaska. Although Aleut people have lived on the Southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula for ...

Do you see sandy beaches and palm trees? Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is the most beautiful place Julie and I have seen. However, you will not find tropical weather, white sand beaches, or ...

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In the town of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, the winters can be particularly brutal. The average temperature of the northernmost town in the U.S. in December rests below zero, and the city undergoes the ...

The nation’s northernmost town — Utqiagvik, Alaska — is about to descend into months of darkness. Think of it this way: By the time the sun rises again, a new president will occupy the White ...