In the time period Mikow examined — 1880 until today — she found several reasons. First was the appearance of whalers, miners and trappers who introduced a cash economy to Native Alaskans.

Discover Denali, the highest mountain in North America, with its immense height, complex naming history, challenging climbing ...

It’s America’s last great frontier. The land of the midnight sun. Alaska offers stunning views, a plethora of wildlife and unrivaled wilderness experiences. Alaska is also the largest state in ...

The official language spoken in Alaska is English. Time Zone. Alaska has daylight savings between the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November when clocks are moved forward by one hour.

With Great Britain, France, and Spain following close behind, their expeditions led to an astounding increase in the world's knowledge of North America. Through engrossing descriptions of the ...