48 hours in Kodiak: Boats, bears, brews and beauty

Wild and verdant, the beauty of Kodiak might even make you forget that it's raining.

The hills are alive: talking wildflowers with expert Verna Pratt

On a drizzly July afternoon, Verna Pratt stands knee-deep in false hellebore and dogwood in an Arctic Valley meadow with a view of the city.

Alaska Grown, one small step at a time

Is it possible to interest a 5-year-old in migrating birds and an organic farm? To her surprise, Erin Kirkland finds that the answer might...

Kid-Friendly: off the beaten path, Summit Lake a worthy destination

Family travel expert Erin Kirkland takes her brood to an unexpected gem on the Kenai Peninsula.

A walk on the wild side at the Wildlife Conservation Center

It's wilder than a zoo and tamer than the wild.

Q&A: Young mountain runner is already breaking records

Spectators at this year's Mount Marathon junior girls' race in Seward watched a runner with bobbing blonde ponytail cross the finish line&...

At Katmai National Park, a look into the world of brown bears

At Katmai, the world's densest concentration of brown bears can be seen feeding on salmon.

Tune up your bike before heading out

With a few easy steps, you can be sure that your bike will take you everywhere you want to go.

Q&A: Ned Rozell, science writer and Alaskan adventurer

Science writer Ned Rozell has explored Alaska from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez.

Bike-rental price war heats up Downtown Anchorage

More and more visitors want to explore Anchorage by bike -- and vendors are stepping up.

Day Trippin': Getting away from it all on Exit Glacier

Our Day Trippers discover that ice climbing is intense, beautiful and a bit scary.

Russian River historical site offers more than just fish

A historical park tucked just off the highway is a worthy detour.

Recipe: Halibut chutney shows off flavors of Alaska

Chef Guy Conley of Ginger shares a recipe that's perfect for freshly-caught Alaskan halibut.