Wintery weather is set to strike across parts of the western and northern United States this weekend.

Thousands of small earthquakes, detected for the first time by a machine-learning process, reveal the distinct, razor-sharp edge of the Yakutat microplate as it subducts beneath the North American plate.

The projects were selected from nearly 1,800 proposals that came from more than 800 organizations and companies.

Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises and Virgin Voyages are upgrading ships to win over Alaska travelers.

Natural disasters like the one at Tracy Arm fjord, about 45 miles south of Juneau, could become more common as climate change alters frigid landscapes, according to researchers

Wright points out that while the Aleutians commercial fishery remains open, allowing the harvest of some Western Alaska salmon, the Yukon River has been closed down to most subsistence salmon fishing for years. Studies show that the Aleutians fishery is taking some fish from Western Alaska. But the research is inconclusive as to how many.

Hoping to see whales on your Alaska cruise? Here’s what to know about spotting them from the ship and on excursions.

Lie-flat seats, Hawaiian-inspired dining, and fast Wi-Fi made the 10-hour journey surprisingly enjoyable.