Keep your head on a swivel. You never know which critters will be watching your every move as you climb up the mountain from Windy Corner and experience summer's beginnings.
While winter may still be hanging on in some parts of Southcentral Alaska, the Turnagain Arm trail, south of Anchorage, offers a delicious taste of summer.
Looking for a mellow day trip in Denali National Park without needing to board a bus? Avoid the conventional tourist masses and head straight up the Mount Healy Overlook Trail.
Whether you come from Alaska or are just planning a visit, there are a load of great deals on hotels, airfare, trips, tours and car rentals. Here are 10 great ways to save.
Sheep, wolves, and bears, oh my! Viewing wildlife in Alaska is easy -- depending on what you want to see and where you want to see it (and how much you want to pay).
Primetime for nothern lights viewing has passed, but there are still ways to track down the aurora borealis in the Alaska summertime -- if you know where, or when, to go.
Listen carefully, you'll hear the trilling sound of a hummingbird. The loud, frantic call of a Greater Yellowleg. Shorebirds are enroute to Alaska's coasts, bogs and meadows.
Practice was already under way on Wednesday for high-speed rite of spring in which snowmachiners, skiers or snowboarders race 5.75 miles through the backcountry canyons.
Alaska Dispatch’s travel guide explores the out-of-the-way to the everyday adventures enjoyed by longtime Alaskans and visitors alike. From best-kept secrets to exploring “hidden-in-plain-sight” outings, we give you an insider’s view of this strange and grand state, and the best way to spend your time while you’re here.