Alaska Excursions

Alaska Excursions

Wide range of glorious day trips throughout Southcentral Alaska.

Iditarod 38

Photos and stories from the last great race.

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Alaska business

Business in Alaska

The fishing industry is one of Alaska's most important. Here, workers are canning sockeye salmon at a plant in Dillingham.

Alaska's position on the globe makes it a natural crossroads for sea and air cargo transport between North America, Asia and Europe.

Moving to Alaska

Container ships bring vehicles and goods to the Port of Anchorage.

Moving to Alaska can be a big adventure.

Cost of living

Alaska isn't nearly as expensive as it used to be, but prices still seem high to many people.

Top 100 private employers in Alaska

Here are the largest employers in Alaska, according to figures compiled by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Average earnings

What do Alaskans earn in various industries?

Employment growth

Alaska's employment shows a steady increase over the past decade.

Native corporations

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act formed regional corporations in 1971 to handle money and land transferred to Natives by the federal government. Can you name all the corporations? Twelve corporations are based in Alaska. In addition, one corporation protects the interests of Natives living outside Alaska.

Nonresident workers

Nonresidents looking for work in Alaska have their best luck in the "food and kindred products" industry -- mostly seafood processing. Almost 7 out of every 10 workers are nonresidents.

Travel deals

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Check back often for the best deals for traveling Alaska.

Photo Galleries

Turnagain Arm

Ice is broken up along the shoreline of Portage Lake.Warm winter weather in the area diminished much of the ice and snow south of Anchorage. But what remained gleamed in the sunshine on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.

Warm winter weather diminished much of the ice and snow south of Anchorage. But what remained gleamed in the sunshine on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, along Turnagain Arm, in Girdwood and on Portage Lake.

Historic Fur Rondy

Jane Cosgrove helps her dogs out with a good push at the beginning of a race February 9, 1985 in Anchorage.

Fur Rondy through the years

Star the reindeer

Follow along as Star the reindeer walks through downtown Anchorage and attends a party at the Hilton Hotel.

Frost and Fog

Extended periods of fog add a frosty beauty to Anchorage scenery.