Searchers continued looking Wednesday for a Sitka man last seen Monday on the Mt. Verstovia Trail. Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said hikers saw 37-year-old Michael Hansen on his ...

Tongass National Forest encompasses 17 million acres and is home to bald eagles, salmon, and bears.Tongass National ForestGet ...

Alaska boasts mountain towns with diverse hiking trails for all skill levels, showcasing the untamed beauty of "The Last Frontier." From the scenic trails in Sitka to the challenging hikes in ...

A 76-year-old Sitka man who failed to return from a hiking trip was found dead, Alaska State Troopers reported. Mike Motti was reported missing at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, after going to hike the ...

A 76-year-old Sitka man who failed to return from a hiking trip was found dead, Alaska State Troopers reported. Mike Motti was reported missing at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, after going to hike the ...

A new project in the Chugach and Tongass National Forests will make overnights in Alaska’s wilderness less intimidating for ...

Where the Inside Passage gives way to the Gulf of Alaska, Sitka offers the most complete outdoor, wildlife and cultural experience with deep roots that continue to inform all facets of the town’s ...

1. Downtown Juneau: Perseverance Trail. Distance: 7.5 miles Time: 3.5 hours Start/end: Basin Road, Downtown Juneau The best way to immerse yourself in Juneau’s steep, richly forested backdrop is ...

Ketchikan, Sitka, and Skagway are just a few Alaska towns filled with history, ... There’s a waterfront promenade, hiking trails, and millions of acres of Tongass Rainforest.