known as the Alaskan Coastal Highway, connecting off-the-beaten-path towns steeped in Indigenous culture and natural wonder. One stop along the route stands out as the world's salmon capital.

and many of the state's most charming towns are best reached via boat. Thankfully, the Alaska Marine Highway offers a simple way to navigate Alaska's coastal regions, as the ferry system is an ...

Salina Alsworth Peterson tells PEOPLE exclusively about living in a roadless, remote Alaskan town founded by her great-grandparents nearly half a century ago Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter ...

Icy Strait Point, a privately owned cruise port in Alaska, offers both thoughtful programs and thrilling excursions, and it's winner a Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Global Vision Awards.

Alaskans have been gathering in the tiny coastal town of Valdez to celebrate the art of climbing ice Alaska’s hardiest ...

People in Skagway, Alaska, say they're anxious about what a Canada-U.S. trade war will mean for the cost of living in their ...

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 ...

Embark on an awe-inspiring 8-day expedition into the remarkable wonders of Southeast Alaska.Aboard the 100-guest National Geographic Quest, you’ll sail through fast-moving channels where whales return ...

Salina Alsworth Peterson tells PEOPLE exclusively about being born and raised in Port Alsworth, a "middle-of-nowhere" town in Alaska without roads and only accessible via plane founded by her ...