Focal Point: Skiing across Portage Lake by moonlight
It's a rite of spring for many Anchorage skiers: a trip across Portage Lake to the glacier face. It can be a crowded place on a bluebird weekend, so photographer Marc Lester set out to experience it in a different way: He skied out all alone at night.
Bird Treatment and Learning Center hold open house
Bird Treatment and Learning Center invited the public to visit and learn about bald and golden eagles at its Save the Eagles event on Saturday, January 12, 2013.
Vapor rises and overflow freezes in this view of the Matanuska River on Wednesday. Take a photographic tour along the Glenn and Old Glenn highways in the Valley on a clear, cold day at the Focal Point photo blog.
Aerials from Birchwood to the Alaska Range
A small plane is just one of the many ways to experience the beauty Alaska offers. These are recent photos from a flight along the Susitna River towards the Alaska Range.
Photos: A Day along Turnagain Arm
The short drive along Turnagain Arm reveals a unique arena for many outdoor activities. The sunsets aren't bad either.
Two new ziplines open in Southcentral Alaska
SeaLife Center treats orphaned walrus calf
Webcams make Alaska bears more accessible
Painter brings odd Alaska dinosaur to life
Bear attracts audience during marathon swim
Baby Dall sheep finds home at Alaska Zoo
Spring babies out and about at Palmer farm
A winter's day on Westchester Lagoon in Anchorage
Valdez digs out from world class snowfall
Alaska's attractions lure visitors even in winter
Cold weather equals safe travel for great ice fishing
New scanners debut at Anchorage airport
Autumn awesome for Northern Lights viewing
Denali Park prepares for lottery winners
Record salmon surge thrills Kenai netters
Spring can be prime time for a visit to Portage
Begin the season fishing hooligan, king salmon
Outdoor Life names Kodiak 4th best for sportsmen
Preparing for McKinley climbing season
Chugach backcountry network takes stride forward
Popular Anchorage salmon derby will take a year off
Sea lions fly from Europe to Seward
Fewer Prince William Sound shrimp means pot reduction
Photos: U.S. Adaptive Alpine Championships
Photos: 2011 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Skiers hit city trails in 2011 Tour of Anchorage
Day-by-day guide to the 2011 Fur Rendezvous
Recent weather makes for ideal skating
Outdoor enthusiasts make the most of Alaska
Carving out Anchorage's New Year's Eve celebration
Ice climbing along the Turnagain Arm
New hut on Snowbird Glacier has great views, insulation
Birds of prey boost the thrill of the hunt for some
Healing Waters encourages vets to start casting
Steelhead in Anchor River a sport fishing boon
There's more to fall than just colorful leaves
Hill on wheels; testing Alyeska's Silvertip Traverse
Anchorage teacher looks to climb 5 treacherous 'teeth'
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