New research shows rising air temperatures have caused unpredictable and more dangerous streamflow in Alaskan rivers.

During his 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden had a slogan: “No more drilling on federal lands, period.” This week, he reneged on that promise, green-lighting a ConocoPhillips project to clear-cut vegetation, build roads, and install more than 200 oil wells in the Western Arctic. So, how did we get here? For many voters, Biden felt [...]

A camping trip always seems like a great idea in theory—after all, who doesn’t love spending time in the great outdoors pitching a tent, gathering firewood and getting the sleeping bags out for a cozy night under the stars? But as romantic as that idea sounds, for some – bugs, hard ground, no bathroom, no [...]

There is perhaps no thrill greater than climbing aboard a snowmobile and hearing that engine turn over waiting for you to hit the throttle. Whether you’re whizzing across frozen fields, navigating groomed forest trails or riding in the shadow of an imposing mountain range, there are thousands of miles of trails to explore across the [...]

Call them adrenaline junkies, adventurers or just plain crazy – skiers and snowboarders who attempt these runs need world-class skills and more than a little luck to make it safely back to base lodge. Potential risks include obstacles like trees and rocks, the pitch of the slope, major vertical drops and the constant threat of [...]

It’s rare that moose attack people. It’s rarer still to catch those attacks on camera. But that’s exactly what happened last week when Alaskan Kate Timmons was driving through Anchorage with her family. Timmons was looking out the passenger window when she saw a moose running alongside the road. She’d just pulled her phone out [...]

Spotting a moose in your vicinity on your hiking or camping trip can trigger panic. While beautiful creatures, their sheer size and fearsome antlers might make you feel in danger. The good news, you probably aren’t. “Although still rare, moose attacks are more common than bear attacks,” says David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National [...]

For even the most jaded adventurer, seeing the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, for the first time is a breathtaking experience. This celestial show results from the collision between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth’s atmosphere, creating an ethereal dance of green, pink, yellow and blue lights.  While [...]

Hot springs are defined by any body of water that’s heated by geothermal activity. With temperatures above 95°F, hot springs will typically be as warm or warmer than a person’s body temperature, so you can truly enjoy the soak. Some are heated by shallow bodies of molten rock while others are warmed by the circulation [...]

Arctic winds and record-breaking low temps. Will this winter ever end? Whether you’re a sun-seeker in search of soft sandy beaches or a powder hound looking to make the most of ski season, these itineraries are full of great winter vacation ideas. Warm Weather Vacations Key West, FL Famous for being the southernmost spot in [...]