Researchers identified two ecologically distinct communities of transient killer whales along the West Coast, each with unique hunting behaviors, habitats, and social networks.

Thirteen U.S. national parks mark their anniversaries in December. From Alaska’s glaciers to Florida’s wetlands, each park ...

Darkness had fallen and the tide was rolling in, lapping at the heels of the team of people who were quickly disassembling the big whale, piece by piece, bone by ...

When Laci Gist of Lecanto pilots her 143-foot-long cruise ship through Alaska’s Wrangell Narrows in the fog and at night, she’s relying on her boating skills and knowledge, developed over ...

Nestled on an island in the Alaska Panhandle, Wrangell offers that rare combination of natural splendor, tight-knit community, and surprisingly manageable expenses that make retirement dreams possible ...

Located on Wrangell Island in the Alaska Panhandle, this charming community offers a genuine slice of Alaskan life without the tourist crowds that flock to more famous spots like Juneau or Ketchikan.

Alaska is one of the world’s most popular cruising destinations, with some 1.71 million annual visitors in 2024, according to Cruise Lines International Association.

How hefty? You can expect to shell out at least $300 or more per person for most of these excursions. Even though shore ...

Muddy Water Adventures highlights Wrangell as the starting point for guided trips to the Anan Observatory, offering safe, small-group bear viewing in Alaska. Our goal is to make Wrangell the most ...

The number of large whale entanglements in U.S. waters increased steeply in 2024, with California seeing the most of the incidents, a U.S. government report said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Whale entanglements in U.S. waters hit a record 95 cases in 2024, well above the historical average of 71 per year ...

I was attempting to scratch an idea from the recesses of my antique brain, and it dawned on me that I have been traveling from a very early age. In fact, when Mom and the man I thought was my ...