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Alaska from the air is every bit as majestic as it is on the ground, if only because more of the state's grandest vistas can be seen all at once.

Loren Holmes
It's beloved by some and loathed by others. But whatever your opinion of the 40-year-old structure between Anchorage and Fairbanks, you have to admit Igloo City is pretty interesting.Katie Medred

Abandoned and neglected, Igloo City sits 180 miles north of Anchorage along the George Parks Highway on the quiet drive to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Alaska Dispatch

Take a tour of Alaska's world-class wildlife. From bears to moose, swans to fox, this is the best of Alaska wildlife.

Loren Holmes
A contingent of Alaskans was out in full force at the recent New York Times Travel Show, beckoning travelers and tourists to pencil in a trip to the Last Frontier in 2013.Scott McMurren
What are jetBlue's plans for the Alaska market? Is Alaska Airlines gouging its customers? JetBlue's route planner goes on the record.Scott McMurren

Northern lights can often be difficult to spot, but as the sun builds toward its highest level of activity -- expected to peak in 2013 -- Alaskans get to enjoy the spectacular light show that begins millions of miles away.

Loren Holmes
Thompson Pass, one of the snowiest places in North America, has a rich history behind its life as a premier skiing destination. Here's how it all began.Alaska Dispatch
Seattle-bound travelers from Alaska may feel like they're paying for a brand-new plane instead of a just a coach-class seat. Alaska Airlines just sent its fares through the roof.Scott McMurren

Photos: The last Grumman Goose servicing Alaska was retired Friday.

Alaska Dispatch

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