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Why Port Chatham Is One of Alaska's Most Mysterious Places - AOL
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (470+ words) It is positively undeniable that the Kenai Peninsula is one of the most beautiful regions in the Last Frontier. With a seemingly unlimited amount of mountains, glaciers, wildlife, and charming small towns, there is simply so much to love and…...
Why This Alaska Rest Stop Is Worth a Special Trip - AOL
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (245+ words) Right on the Seward Highway, the Turnagain Pass Rest Area is a beautiful stop for travelers heading through the stretch between Anchorage and Seward. Turnagain Pass is also a launchpad for many outdoor activities. Due to the massive snowfall, it's…...
Alaska's Mostly Abandoned Town Feels Frozen In Time Within America's Largest National Park - AOL
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (704+ words) Once a thriving mining town, this remote, mostly-abandoned outpost in Alaska is a must-visit for adventure seekers looking for a true wilderness experience. There's remote and then there's Mc Carthy. The tiny historic town sits deep in Wrangell-St. Elias National…...
Mom Who 'Had to Run Through Fire' to Save 3-Year-Old Daughter Now in ICU Trying to Breathe on Her Own, Family Says - AOL
1+ week, 3+ day ago (391+ words) A mother in South Carolina braved a ferocious blaze at her apartment in order to save her toddler on Saturday, May 30, her family says "We are so proud of her for having the courage and determination to do that," Nina…...
Olympia schools cut $3. 6 million, including program last eliminated in the "70s - AOL
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (995+ words) The Olympia School District's board meeting on April 23 was scheduled to begin with a proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week. Instead, the board voted to remove the proclamation from the agenda. President Jess Tourtellotte-Palumbo said the board was having hard conversations…...
This Underrated Alaska Town Is Packed With Personality - AOL
2+ week, 4+ day ago (337+ words) For anyone seeking a unique small town in Alaska with genuine charm and unusual traditions, Talkeetna offers far more than postcard-worthy scenery. Located roughly 115 miles north of Anchorage and about 150 miles south of Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Alaska, sits at…...
What type of home sells the fastest in Anchorage in 2026? - AOL
2+ week, 6+ day ago (271+ words) The U. S. housing market has been challenging for buyers and sellers since the pandemic, as high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty have kept buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Most home types have been selling slowly as a result'condos…...
What to Know Before Visiting Alaska: 14 Tips to Prepare You in 2026 - AOL
3+ week, 6+ day ago (576+ words) Alaska is the gem of the United States and is one of the places everyone should save up for and experience. It is honestly amazing. With stunning mountain ranges, epic glaciers, delicious food, and the ability to try new excursions…...
A Carnival cruise naturalist's top tip for seeing wildlife in Alaska - AOL
3+ week, 4+ day ago (381+ words) If you're taking a cruise to Alaska this summer, the chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat is probably one of the main reasons why you chose to sail to the Great Land. Along with glacier viewing, wildlife experiences…...
US Army soldiers injured in bear attack during field training in Alaska - AOL
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (378+ words) ANCHORAGE, Alaska - During a training exercise in Alaska, two U. S. Army soldiers were attacked by a brown bear, officials said. The two troops were participating in a "land navigation training event" at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area in Anchorage,…...