Hop aboard the most thrilling rail routes, from the highest railway in the world to a night train that takes you to the Arctic Circle ...

The story of Charles V. Brown’s selective enforcement is instructive in understanding how and why pockets of crime developed.

It’s a project with far greater long-term economic benefit than a single purpose gas line.

The writer worked with the cruise line to craft a custom excursion that, fittingly—given the critical role his great-great-uncle played in Alaska’s rail history—included a scenic train journey.

Join the Porthole team aboard Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Riviera to explore Alaska in the latest episode of our travel show. The journey starts in Anchorage and Talkeetna with scenic train rides on the ...

The recent announcement of a potential merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has prompted renewed reflection on Alaska’s own transportation infrastructure. While Glenfarne and th ...

Federal officials have long seen Alaska as key to the nation's national security, with concerns rising as Russia and China ...

The Alaska Railroad operates all year throughout the year, starting at the historic railroad depot in downtown Anchorage, but ...

Named for former Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles, who spearheaded the project, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is an 11-mile ...

Some travelers race through Anchorage, eyes fixed on glaciers and fjords beyond. Rookie mistake. On a quick break between our ...