The area’s finalized improvement plan includes a new visitor center, more parking, an expanded trail system and more.
Outdoors
Opening delayed again for Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area
The Porcupine lift could open by Wednesday.
Eaglecrest delays winter opening again
The Juneau ski area’s manager said it’s still undetermined when the mountain will open.
Judge reinstates Kachemak Bay’s jet ski ban
After a two-year-long lawsuit, personal watercraft like Jet Skis are once again banned on Kachemak Bay.
Lack of snow delays opening for Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area
The city-owned ski area’s opening date has been tentatively pushed back to Dec. 9.
Hunters report record harvest for Central Southeast moose hunt
Hunters told state managers that they saw many total moose — meaning bulls, cows, and calves — across the hunt area.
Alaska ski guide’s new book, ‘The Avalanche Factor,’ aims to improve education on snow slides
Joe Stock says his new book is equal parts avalanche science and avalanche risk mitigation.
Scientists baffled by golden orb found in Gulf of Alaska
“I’m not even sure that that was the most interesting thing on that dive,” the expedition coordinator said.
They logged on to watch the famous fat brown bears. They saved a hiker’s life instead
The scene unfolded on the Dumpling Mountain livestream, one of 12 camera views operated by Explore.org inside the Katmai National Park.
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell summit Devil’s Thumb, with help from a local climbing legend
“There’s just nobody else that knows nearly as much about Devil’s Thumb,” Honnold said of Dieter Klose. “He’s like, the local custodian — just, like, managing the mountain.”