if you launch your adventure by ferry, you’ve got to expect water, water, everywhere—flowing, falling, tidal, and frozen. But wet is wild, and Alaska’s hiking trails are as wild as they come.

Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter. Christopher Miller for The New York Times Christopher Miller for The New ...

Cameron, 32, of Anchorage Kaua'i Police Department Authorities have called off the search for an Alaska woman who was ... ‘Worst News Possible’ Cameron was hiking on the Kalalau Trail ...

Authorities have called off the search for an Alaska woman who was last seen in the waters off of Hawaii’s Hanakāpī ... Related: Body Matching Description of Missing Retired Teacher, 84, Found in New ...

“Come on, Mom. You said we were in Alaska to hike, didn’t you?” My husband and I, and our two teenage kids, were nearing the end of a 10-day family trip to explore the raw, rugged beauty of ...

The best time to visit Alaska is between May and September, when the balmy weather allows for prime hiking and wildlife ...

Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter. Outside of Juneau, Alaska, a family hits the ice for a skating and ...

Rugged beauty, fascinating wildlife and charming seaside towns are just a few of the things you can expect on a visit to Alaska. With many destinations only accessible by air or sea, this remote ...