From chasing the Midnight Sun to epic fishing opportunities, the Last Frontier offers an endless range of outdoor adventures.

Over the weekend, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) opened its newest exhibit — the Matson Ocean Education ...

Officials with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Matson, and invited guests officially opened the brand-new Matson ...

Cook Inlet beluga whales, an endangered Alaskan population of about 300, use distinct call types for different activities.

National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now that he’s in Alaska, his ...

Bright white beluga whales swim in a pod through dark Arctic water, as whistles, chirps, squeals and clicks echo beneath the ...

Cook Inlet beluga whales are struggling to survive as industrial and shipping noise disrupts communication critical for ...

Alaska's Cook Inlet was home to nearly 1,300 beluga whales in the late 1970s, but today the population hovers around 300. Despite almost two decades of recovery work, the whales aren't bouncing back.

Cook Inlet belugas swimming in northern Cook Inlet, near Anchorage, Alaska. Photo: Arial BrewerAlaska's Cook Inlet was home to nearly 1,300 beluga ...

Cruising to Alaska on a small luxury ship affords a very different experience than sailing through The Great Land on a larger vessel. On a smaller luxury ship, you'll enjoy the expected perks like ...

Out of the blue, a curious beluga whale approached - calm, playful, and full of personality. In this heartwarming encounter, the Arctic’s friendliest giant reminds us how wild nature can still feel ...