Welcome to hiking in Alaska, where hard-working trail crews ensure that some of our trails do, in fact, come with the usual bells and whistles like navigation signs, switchbacks and even a few ...

Fairbanks is a city located in the interior region of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the second-largest city in Alaska after ...

I traveled to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska for the chance to enjoy summer solstice and the park’s ...

One of the fastest-growing sectors for flightseeing in Alaska is helicopter flightseeing. Hovering over a blue pool on a ...

In this Alaska packing list for summer, you'll get in-depth real-world advice on what to bring (and what to leave at home).

Discover why retiring in Alaska could be your smartest financial move yet. Learn about tax savings, the Permanent Fund Dividend, below-average housing costs, and unique lifestyle considerations that ...

Road-tripping Alaskans travel through the Yukon to get to the Lower 48. In turn, Yukoners drive down to the coast for Haines’ ...

It's not just Niagara Falls. Many states in the US have impressive waterfalls. Some require a hike, but others are easy to ...

Ash is a seasoned expert on national parks and creator of the Dirt In My Shoes hiking blog. Having worked as a park ranger in Utah, Alaska, and Wyoming, she now assists families in planning trips to ...

A wild grizzly bear stands 40 metres away as I crouch behind a fallen tree, watching it chow down on some grass.

America’s 63 National Parks draw in serious hikers, and they also provide opportunities for beginners and families alike to unwind, take their ...

Kangaroo Island's Southern Ocean Lodge is just one of the global retreats we suggest visiting by the versatile aircraft.