The winter solstice officially in the Northern Hemisphere begins Sunday, December 21 at 10:03 am - EST.  It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day of the year and ...

The dark days and cold weather of Alaska’s winter solstice season don’t exactly scream “gardening.” But what if your new winter hobby could produce fresh lettuce, greens and herbs of quality and ...

Since the summer solstice back in June, the days have grown steadily shorter and the nights have grown steadily longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But that’s about to reverse itself. Winter solstice, ...

You snow the drill. Whether you’re chasing daylight, holiday lights or a photo with Santa, we’ve rounded up 11 ways to get into the spirit this weekend around Anchorage. (Also: Heads up! Your ...

If you want to explore the backcountry in winter, a heated UTV tour is THE way to do it. Alaska Backcountry Adventures in ...

For many people in the US, winter arrived early. Blisteringly cold temperatures have colored the landscape white or gray, even though it still isn't officially winter yet, and won't be until Sunday ...

Alaska is a land of contrasts and extremes, where each season brings a completely different experience and mood. It is a ...

Located near the geographic center of the state, Fairbanks is known as Alaska’s Golden Heart City. Established along the Chena River in 1901, it originally served prospectors working outlying gold ...