The playful North American river otter is equally at home in the water and on land. It makes its home in a burrow near the water's edge, and can thrive in river, lake, swamp, or estuary ecosystems.

Some sled dogs are hanging up their harnesses and waiting for forever homes. Otter River Sled Dog Training Center and ...

Three-part series examining the harsh elements and rich rewards of the Alaskan wilderness. A mother sea otter nurses her baby through the chilly days of early spring. Show more Alaska is one of ...

Soon after, sea otter and seal populations dropped precipitously ... several factors converged to set the stage for a new age in Alaskan exploration. Expeditions focused on geographical ...

Planes traveling from North America to Eastern Asia using the famed Great Circle route above the Alaskan skies could be affected by an impending volcanic eruption. A recent alert put out by the ...

It’s not a typical Alaskan cruise experience (I imagine ... but there's also the chance of a whale or sea otter sighting, and bird lovers can spot gulls and puffins, among other waterfowl.