Tag Archive | Alaska | Men’s Journal

Beneath the Bering Sea: A Q&A with Thom Beers

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Thom Beers, the creator of Deadliest Catch, Monster Garage, and Ice Road Truckers, talks about his new show, Bering Sea Gold.

Who Pissed Off the Bears?

Friday, September 23, 2011

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In this special report, Gordon Grice examines if an expanding bear population will tolerate more humans in the wild.

In the October Issue: Alexander Skarsgård

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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In our October issue (on newsstands tomorrow): Josh Eells profiles Alexander Skarsgård, Kevin Gray investigates one of the biggest Mafia sweeps in history, and Paul Solotaroff sits down with Plaxico Burress to make sense of the night he sent a slug through his leg.

A 1,740-Foot Wave and Other Marvels

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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In her new book, author Susan Casey investigates the destructive character of freak waves in the open ocean -- some as tall as the Sear (aka Willis) Tower -- through the eyes of those who know them the most.

Hot Jacket

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Parajumpers's Kodiak Parka was inspired by Anchorage's 210th Rescue Squadron.

The Men Behind the Parks

Thursday, October 1, 2009

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In his third epic on great American inventions after Baseball and Jazz, Ken Burns turns his lens on The National Parks.

My Father’s Guns

Sunday, July 12, 2009

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In my family, firearms were a mark of manhood — until the day they became a symbol of tragedy.

Room With an Ocean View — Cheap!

Friday, July 10, 2009

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Beachfront digs for around $100? It may sound like a pipe dream, but thanks to our low-tide economy, cruise lines are slashing prices by 30% and up — giving you a cheap room on the water (plus food and entertainment) with ever-changing scenery.

Your Perfect Weekend July 10-12

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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This weekend, put those post holiday blues in the rearview by braving the great outdoors in Alaska at an open-ocean race, trekking to Cali for a mountain bike festival, or, if you're still hankering for grilled meat, head to New Jersey for the state barbeque championships.

The Best Neighborhoods in America

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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A neighborhood with real soul can make a vibrant city even better. And enclaves of unique vitality can breathe life into unsung workaday towns. No matter where you live, finding just the right 'hood is what really makes a place home.

The Tour de France of the Beef Jerky Set

Friday, May 8, 2009

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The Tour de France of the Beef Jerky Set

A Primer on Alaska’s 1,971-mile Tesoro Iron Dog Race

Iron Todd Palin

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Last time you saw Todd Palin he was standing quietly by his woman on the campaign trail. Now meet him on his own terms, as an outdoorsman who competes in one of the toughest races on Earth.

In the May Issue: Matthew McConaughey

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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In the May issue of Men’s Journal, on newsstands now, Matthew McConaughey opens up about living a celebrity life on the road in his Airstream, and Todd Palin introduces readers to Alaska's brutal Iron Dog race.

Iron Todd Palin

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

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Last time you saw Todd Palin he was standing quietly, uncomfortably by his woman on the campaign trail, as she got alternately pilloried and praised. Now meet him on his own terms, as a blue-collar outdoorsman who competes in one of the toughest races on Earth.

Endangered Alaska

Friday, March 6, 2009

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A gold and copper strike bigger than the Klondike is setting up America’s toughest environmental battle since the 1950s. Daniel Duane goes deep into the Alaskan wilderness to see what’s at stake.