Mount Cleveland is among Alaska's most active volcanoes, located in the Aleutian Chain about 45 miles west of the community of Nikolski. It last erupted in December of 2011.

A crowd gathered at the Wasilla Veteran's Wall of Honor to celebrate Veteran's Day on Friday, November 11, 2011.

Exploring the town of Palmer, Alaska, one photo at a time. That's Palmer, not Wasilla. Only 11 miles apart, the two valley towns are siblings -- with all the familiarity and rivalry -- but with very different characters.

Alaska's farmers are busy harvesting as summer comes to an end. Vanderweele Farm, a commercial farm near Palmer, grows vegetables for local grocery stores and farmers' markets.