The U.S. and Canada have decided hikers will not be able to complete the full trail because its international boundary – which sits atop a rugged mountain pass – is not an official port of entry.
Outdoors
Avalanche death near Haines sparks warnings about unstable snowpack
Unstable conditions have been reported in other parts of Alaska, too, including near Girdwood and Turnagain Pass.
Skijoring is an exhilarating way to spend time with your dog. Here are 4 tips to get started.
If you have a high energy dog that loves the snow — this sport might be for you.
Alaska’s ‘Superbowl’ of dog mushing, the Iditarod, set to run its normal northern route
Officials say it’s a relief after low snow forced the 2025 race to start in Fairbanks.
US Forest Service cancels plan to build Herbert Glacier cabin in Juneau
Officials say it’s due to staff capacity and challenges of the site, not nearby mining interests.
Alaska House passes bill tightening residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses
The bipartisan bill aims to close a loophole that allows some Alaskans to hunt and fish as residents despite spending little time in the state.





