Fire-loving fungi are nature’s first responders after wildfire
These anthracobia fungi are a type of fire-loving fungi that help consume some of the harmful chemicals in the soil left behind after a wildfire.
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Gas pipeline deadlock continues in Alaska Senate as special session nears end
The 14 members of Alaska’s Senate coalition majority met behind closed doors twice on Wednesday to decide the fate of a multibillion-dollar tax break for
For trans-Alaska gas pipeline operator, carbon dioxide may be a lucrative sideline
Carbon dioxide, a byproduct of the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project, could net the pipeline’s operators more than $285 million per year from the
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Mary Peltola Rolls Out Her Plan to Fight for Alaska Fisheries
Mary Peltola’s plan for Alaska fisheries comes at a critical time. With ongoing battles over fishing rights, federal management, and the future of salmon runs,
It’s the End of the World as We Know It: Unpacking the Facts and Weighing in on the Middle Kenai River Bait Closure
Kenai River bait closure regulations are now in effect year-round on the middle river. Nick Ohlrich breaks down what anglers and guides need to know.
Twitching Togiak Coho | Episode 11
Marcus Weiner and the crew head to Togiak River Lodge in Togiak, Alaska, for episode 11 of The Jig Life, targeting early-season coho with one
Crunchy Baked Halibut Bites
Unraveling the Mysteries of Steelhead
Dewey’s Cook Inlet
The Rod That Starts It
Plants for Salmon
No bait or multiple hooks on Kenai until Aug. 15
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Your guide to the Chena River
Flowing through the heart of Fairbanks, the Chena River (known in Athabascan as Ch’eno’) shapes life in Interior Alaska year-round. In the summer, the river glows under the midnight sun, setting
Top 10 Summer Events in Fairbanks
From April 22nd through August 20th, Fairbanks experiences the Midnight Sun Season, when daylight stretches around the clock and the sun barely dips below the horizon. This
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Science for Alaska Summer Series 2026
For the third year, Explore Fairbanks and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute are joining together to host the Science for Alaska Summer Series,
12 Top Budget Travel Ideas for Anchorage
Think experiencing Alaska has to come with a hefty price tag? Think again. Some of Anchorage’s most memorable experiences cost less than a movie ticket,
How Anchorage is Celebrating America250
America celebrates its birthday with observances and special events nationwide timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The
Memorial Day Restaurant Open Hours
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and to make your dining experience a breeze, our Visitor Services team has done the legwork. We’ve contacted over
Dena’ina Place Names in Anchorage
By Visit Anchorage, May Stokes Last updated May 14, 2026 Land Acknowledgment Anchorage lies within Dena’ina Ełnena, the homeland of the