With the forward end of the Railroad Dock in Skagway, Alaska, under threat of a rockslide from the cliff above, Princess Cruises will reroute 11 Alaska sailings this month and next. A spokesperson for ...

From historic railways to legendary hiking trails, this small Alaskan town blends raw nature, Gold Rush history, and unforgettable outdoor experiences into one bucket-list destination.

Princess Cruises this week announced it will retain two-thirds of its port calls to Skagway, AK through the remainder of the 2022 Alaska season. Of the 31 remaining calls to Skagway, 21 itineraries ...

The film, by a former resident, looks at what happened when the town’s economy essentially shut down for nearly two years.

The town of Skagway is preparing for tourists to rush in. With increased docking capacity at the port and a longer season, the municipality is expecting a record number of visitors this year. The ...

Skagway is one of the most popular ports of call in southeastern Alaska. Photo Credit: Darryl Brooks/Shutterstock A new taxation structure for tours in Skagway has prompted CLIA to sue the Alaska ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Alaska is home to more than 30,000 grizzlies, but the state’s cruise industry is experiencing anything but a bear market as momentum of last year’s record-breaking season is expected to continue in ...

Even if trains, history and nature aren’t your cups of tea on their own, something absurdly special happens when the three combine. The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway is a staple of any visit to ...

Even before a rock slide in early July shut down one of the berths for the season, only about 275,000 passengers had disembarked in May and June from cruise ships in Skagway, Alaska. That number, ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...