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The Navy may revive this forgotten Alaskan base that sits halfway to Russia
Military leaders and a senator from Alaska have have discussed reviving a World War II-era base on Adak as part of the U.S.
These Canadian mountain towns offer the beauty of Banff—without the crowds
From the aurora-lit skies of Canada’s newest dark sky park to the tiny railway town near one of Canada’s tallest waterfalls, ...
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Annual report cites Alaska’s Susitna River as under threat from development
The Susitna is listed among the nation’s most endangered rivers; the report cites threats posed by the proposed West Susitna ...
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'America's Last True Wilderness' Is A Renowned Alaskan Paradise Full Of Wildlife And Pristine Beauty
The last true wilderness in America is in the northernmost region of Alaska, and just getting there is a daring feat that requires intense planning.
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Babies born to mothers from rural Alaska areas are more likely to be preterm, study finds
A comprehensive study by UAA researchers of childbirths over two decades shows geographic disparities and numerous risk factors, some of them cumulative.