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Alaska

Moose Muffle Stew

The animal's nose and upper lip make a savory, umami-rich soup.

For the first time on Alaska Day, the Kiks.ádi clan held a separate commemoration at the base of Noow Tlein.

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How an Indigenous Clan Honored Its History on Alaska Day 2017

On October 18, the Kiks.ádi clan of the Tlingit tribe in Sitka had a decision to make.

Sarah Chadwick Gibson October 27, 2017

Barrow, Alaska in darkness on Monday.

In Barrow, Alaska, the Sun Just Set for the Final Time

The northernmost city in the U.S. is changing its name.

Erik Shilling November 21, 2016

A Massive Mudslide Shut Down Denali Park Road and Marooned Visitors

Officials are still cleaning up.

Erik Shilling August 1, 2016

Wolverines Are Now Being Trained to Find Avalanche Survivors

This sharp-clawed scavenger might be the key to future search and rescue efforts.

Natalie Zarrelli April 30, 2016

Main Chapel

Shrine of Saint Thérèse

This shrine to the patron saint of Alaska sits on a small tidal island and was built from the land’s own beach stones.

Polar Bears Win Huge Swath of Alaska

Around 187,000 square miles is theirs.

Erik Shilling March 8, 2016

The Soviet Military Secret That Could Become Alaska's Most Valuable Crop

Sarah Laskow May 12, 2015

Shipwrecks, Scurvy and Sea Otters: The Tale of the First European in Alaska

Dan Nosowitz April 24, 2015