As far as the sport of cross-country skiing is concerned, it might as well be called "Team Alaska," given how many of the ...

The mountaineering history behind "skimo," a new Winter Olympic event. Plus, research into a true alpine champion, the mountain goat.

The reproduction clockwork of this elusive species adds another layer of tragedy to their disappearing population.

The goat had the advanced stages of contagious ecthyma, a viral infection known as ‘orf’ when people catch it.

Mountain goats don’t have offspring until they are 4 or 5 years old, making them slow to recover. “They don’t rebound very ...

Meeting in Wrangell’s Nolan Center over the weekend, the seven-member Alaska Board of Game heard testimony from Southeast Alaska hunters and trappers, and made decisions on proposed changes to state ...

For the truly adventurous, Kachemak Bay State Park offers backcountry camping that redefines the concept of “getting away from it all.” The park maintains several public use cabins that can be ...

The China Poot Lake Trail leads to a serene freshwater lake that feels worlds away from the saltwater bay, offering excellent ...

Discover unmatched scenery and wildlife on a one‑of‑a‑kind Glacier Bay adventure. Sponsored by Holland America.

[Find the entire recap of "An Evening with The Mountain Goats and Molly Tuttle" here. Below is an edited excerpt:] Notably, The Mountain Goats had just released a new album called Through This Fire ...

River Parks Authority is turning to an unexpected - and eco-friendly - solution to manage brush in hard-to-reach areas at Turkey Mountain: goats. TULSA, Okla. - The animals, provided by Green Collar ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author hikes behind expert mountain guide Lucas Mullen along a steep ridge system. THE FOG rolls up the mountain, hiding the ...