I suppose it was inevitable that I would someday write a commentary in opposition to the proposed Ambler Road. Both the Arctic region through which the road would pass, and the reason it’s a developer ...

As Christmas approaches, young eyes will be focused on the sky searching for a glimpse of Santa and his reindeer—or are they caribou? The differences between the two are mostly taxonomic—both are ...

Alaska National Parks are a must-see for any National Park fan! There is just something about Alaska and the wild beauty ...

As the Bureau of Land Management reevaluates its permit for the Ambler mining road in Alaska, here are 6 things to know about the possible road’s impact on the Alaskan backcountry. Ruts of pounded ...

A state-run corporation has plans to construct a lengthy haul road through the heart of one of Alaska’s most pristine landscapes, and a coalition of hunting and fishing groups is up in arms over the ...

Mr. Waterman is a former ranger at Denali National Park and Preserve and the author of National Geographic’s “Atlas of the National Parks” and the forthcoming “Atlas of Wild America.” I recently had ...

What should be done to ensure caribou are healthy and plentiful for future generations? Alaska’s caribou are a vital source of food for many rural communities. But as climate change and other ...