In the shadow of the Chugach Mountains, where gold rush dreams once flourished, lies a different kind of treasure trove – ...

Spending 12 hours on a luxury train through Alaska turns the journey into the main event rather than a way to get somewhere.

For many years Hobbyshop Window was a popular department in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. We’re excited to bring it ...

The Beatles share space with local Alaskan folk musicians whose limited-run albums might be impossible to find elsewhere.

The state of Alaska spent $29 million paying executive-level officials last year, an increase of roughly 9% compared to the ...

This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as 5 Scenic Train Routes That Showcase America's Wild Side.

After two nights in Talkeetna, travelers hop back aboard the Aurora Winter Train and make their way along the edge of Denali National Park, traversing the Alaska Range before arriving in Fairbanks. In ...

Blackwater Railroad Company’s lead singer Tyson T. Davis was at home in Seward, Alaska, recently where the outside temperature hovered around 17 degrees Fahrenheit. “It’s warmed up,” Davis said. “It’s ...

Engine 557 sits on rails in front of its home shop in Wasilla. The 557 Restoration Company fired up the old steam locomotive Nov. 8, 2025, for the first time since the 1950s. The last steam locomotive ...

To say Alaska captures the traveler’s imagination is probably an understatement. The Great Land has long fascinated travelers, and it doesn’t take mental gymnastics to understand the appeal. Whether ...

Fireworks launch from the UAF West Ridge during the 2024 Sparktacular celebration. The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions’ 36th annual Sparktacular celebration on ...