There's no other experience on Earth quite like witnessing the northern lights. Also known as the aurora borealis, this spellbinding phenomenon – when brilliant hues of green, yellow, red and purple ...

For those who believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, long-haul train rides offer an unmatched travel experience. Imagine watching landscapes shift from bustling cities ...

Gorgeous vineyards, delectable food and (of course) top-notch vino – these are the essentials of a wine vacation. To help you plan a great trip (where wine tours and tastings are just the start ...

you may opt to do part of your trip by train (as far south as Seward, for example) and then rent a car for subsequent exploration. There are a number of companies that offer fully-guided Alaska bus ...

a junior specialist at Christie's who grew up in Anchorage and remembers field trips on the Alaska Railroad as a child. "I think it definitely has a lot of interest and importance to the state ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The golden spike that was used to complete the Alaska Railroad over a century ago will be on permanent display in Alaska for the first time after entities combined to ...

Alaska Railroad Golden Spike Auction This image provided by Christie's Images shows a golden spike driven by President Warren G. Harding in Nenana, Alaska, just days before he died in office ...