By Adam LenkThere's no better way to take in the explosive panorama of Alaska than from the deck of a cruise ship. Let Alaska's wildlife and amazing sea and landscapes surround you in all its grace while you sit back and indulge in all kinds of cruise ship pampering.Rise early and witness the soul-shaking rumble and crack of glacier shards as they drop into Alaska's jade green waters, and then duck...

The Eskimo yo-yo consists of two furry balls attached to a common cord. The object is to get them whirling in opposite directions without hitting each other. It's not as easy as it looks. I've tried and failed nearly every time. Those who can accomplish twirling one yo-yo then begin to master the art of getting two yo-yo's going; one in each hand. Beyond that, you can use your imagination.Coming up...

By Ken AustinFor those of you that don't know, Alaska trout fishing is one of the most beautiful, most unbelievable experiences in this world. Not only are the trout big and beautiful, but the area around the fisherman is enough to make the trip perfect. The most common trout fishing done in Alaska is for rainbow trout. But, there are many more types of trout and even some gorgeous salmon that you...

Each year we read the stories about forest fires in America. Huge fires cause massive damage and cost states a great deal of money to fight and contain. Did you know that each year the largest fires are in Alaska?Many of the forest fires in Alaska do not threaten population centers so they do not make big news. Fires in other states are generally more threatening than the forest fires in Alaska, so...

Recently there has been a lot of talk and a lot of writing about the effects of the Transportation Bill in Alaska. A couple of bridges for Alaska made it into the Bill and at least one of them has been knicknamed the "Bridge to Nowhere."Not surprisingly, however, there is considerable misinformation about the projects and about Alaska. Let me take this opportunity to address the mistakes and attemp...