Alaska is a fascinating state, being the largest in the Union. It’s also a geographical phenomenon, being the country’s official north, east, and west ends. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, if ...

On March 30, 1867, the territory of Alaska was officially purchased by the United States from Russia. Above, the Tsirku River winds through forest as seen in an aerial view near Haines, in ...

Located 500 miles away from the nearest state, there’s likely a lot you haven’t heard about Alaska. Here are 25 facts about the last frontier. 1. Dog mushing is the official state sport. 2. The state ...

00:01, Wed, Mar 30, 2016 Updated: 12:53, Tue, May 3, 2016 1. The purchase price worked out at about two cents an acre. 2. At the time the main business in Alaska was fur trading. Even now some ...