Samantha LaLonde from Farmington Hills finished the annual 1,000-plus-mile dog sled race in Alaska in 12 days and 14 hours.

His name was Balto, an Alaskan husky and sled dog born in Nome, and he led a team of sled dogs, driven by Gunnar Kaasen and ...

Kennedy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia—blood and bone marrow cancer. She went from flipping through gymnastics routines to navigating hospital stays and chemotherapy.

Some of Alaska’s early roadhouses continue to welcome travelers with a bowl of soup and a warm fire, while others stand as ...

Destinations are diverse — ranging from Denali, backcountry lodges, bear and wildlife viewing areas, glacier landings, wilderness fishing spots and national parks.

Alaska was one of America’s last remaining frontiers. The isolated region was one full of hardship but offered a quiet ...

Living in isolated Alaska has its risks. Particularly in the early days of its development, Alaskan citizens had limited ...

The breed is descended from Togo, who a century ago led a team through the Alaskan wilderness to deliver diphtheria serum to ...

Departing from five convenient home ports, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage ...

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. Many or all of the products on this ...

An Anchorage husky mutt, Charli, models part of her "apocalypse dog" outfit, which her owners say is still being assembled.

models part of her "apocalypse dog" outfit, which her owners say is still being assembled. At a recent fitting, Iroh happily crunched chunks of freeze-dried, wild Alaska salmon, even as his owners ...