At the start of 1925, the small isolated city of Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding communities were hit by a diphtheria outbreak. Located on the western coast of Alaska, Nome was not only hundreds ...

The rugged Iditarod started Monday, but a dearth of snow has forced the iconic dog sled race to start further north and added a new route that allows mushers to bypass barren land, but lengthens by ...

Thanks to a decade of trekking everywhere from Alaska to Antarctica, I know exactly what to pack for my upcoming trip. Winter hiking requires more layers, but the pros still far outweigh the cons.