Thawing permafrost has released so much methane into Esieh Lake near Fairbanks, Alaska that the air above it is flammable.

Mariah Meek, Michigan State University The largest tract of public land in the United States is a wild expanse of tundra and ...

Caribou, migrating birds and many other types of wildlife rely on this expanse of wetlands and tundra. Humanity and the ...

Visiting Alaska and planning the trip can be daunting, but here you'll find the answers for putting together an unforgettable travel experience. These frequently asked questions about visiting Alaska ...

A cultural burn in Fort Yukon, Alaska in May 2024. The wildland fire community, along with governments, policy makers, and ...

The flight to visit Alaska was booked for August. Hard to believe it’s 20 years since we left the state to move “Outside.” Our kids have nearly snuck up to the ages we were back then.

Discover the best hidden gem restaurants in every US state—unforgettable flavors, quirky charm, and tasty road trip-worthy ...

What does it mean to live a life shaped by wild places? This week on Outdoor Explorer, we talk with author and adventurer Jon ...

After decades in Fairbanks and even a few close calls in wildfire country, it wasn’t until my son joined the North Star fire ...

BIG LAKE — Two men were seriously injured in the crash of a small plane Tuesday morning at Big Lake’s airport. Both pilot and passenger were severely injured, according to Matanuska-Susitna ...