A runner descends the Crow Pass Trail, which could become a piece of the Alaska Long Trail, a 500-mile chain of trails from Seward to Fairbanks (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media) Since the pandemic ...

Are you looking for the best hikes in Alaska? You are in the right place! I visited Alaska on a recent hiking group trip and enjoyed hitting the trails every day! It is no secret that I am a hiking ...

Hikers are spoiled for options in Alaska. From quick jaunts near urban centers to multiday hikes, there is no shortage of trail options. While some hikes demand special equipment, like crampons for a ...

Alaska is a treasure trove of natural wonders and diverse landscapes, from bucket list summits to stunning “Only in Alaska” sights that dwarf even the most impressive destinations found in the Lower ...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A proposed 500-mile (804 kilometer) hiking trail from south-central Alaska to Fairbanks aimed at drawing more adventurers to the state has garnered support from the governor, ...

You’ve got your backpack, your hiking boots and your bear spray. You’re poised at the trailhead — or are you? Shouldn’t there be a sign? Is that narrow footpath, leading straight uphill through the ...

Alaska in the winter is unlike anywhere in the Continental U.S., with a rugged, untouched beauty that makes it an unforgettable place to explore, experience, and fully immerse in one of the last ...

If you're game to come face to face with the Last Frontier, this remote Alaskan wilderness with amazing landscapes and wildlife is perfect for intrepid hikers.

News-Miner opinion: There is no doubt that Alaska is a hiking-centric state. We all know that someone who lives for a backcountry excursion, days worth of gear piled up on their back, can of bear ...