The history teacher became fascinated by the Gold Rush-era Iditarod Trail and helped stage the first dogsled race.

Dan Seavey, who helped organize the first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and whose son and grandson have each won the famous Alaska race multiple times, has died. He was ...

The area which became Desert Hot Springs was homesteaded in the early 20th century, most notably by Cabot A. Yerxa, who spent ...

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The year is 1891, and a slew of minors, prospectors, and capitalists from across Canada and the United States are flooding ...

Alaska combines stunning scenery and charming port stops with exemplary service, making it an easy way to explore the Last ...

$17m capital raising is aimed at advancing exploration and development of its antimony and gold projects in Alaska. The placement of 110 million shares at 15.5c each – a 9% discount to the 15 ...

A major mining company is pulling out of Western Alaska’s Donlin Gold project, selling most of its shares to a U.S. billionaire with a history of investing in gold. Barrick Gold Corp., a Canadian ...