There are many places to get a great shot of the highest mountain in North America—and not all of them are in Denali National Park. On a clear day, you can spot the towering snow-capped dome from Anchorage. Talkeetna affords a backside view along a picturesque river. Flightseeing provides exceptional close-ups. But going to the park delivers some choice locations for creative composition.
Behind the scenes with National Geographic photographer Michael Melford Text by Emily Mount, photos by Michael Melford. Michael Melford popped open the door of the Piper Super Cub…
Make one-of-a-kind creations During the second pandemic winter, I began dabbling in a new hobby: photo painting. It goes by many names—digital painting, digital photo art, mixed media,…
My Love for Alaska’s Winter Images and text by Carl Johnson It is 6 a.m., and, while it is still pitch dark, the nearly full moon floats over…
The wavering roadless rule is the latest contention between the timber industry and sustainable use in the Tongass National Forest.
Viktor Posnov spent a month backpacking across Umnak Island to document the harsh beauty and remoteness of the landscape.
Haines may be remote, but it’s an eclectic and welcoming community, and Michelle Theall feels at home there.
Artist Marcelle Foxley Roemmich paints over old nautical and aeronautical charts and topographical maps of Alaska.
On the eve of the 50th race, Rob Stapleton shares images and stories from the first 10 years of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.