Tag: alaska
Marathon: The Marvels of Alaska
Explore the majesty of the 49th State with these entertaining stories from the “Sunday Morning” archives.
The Mysterious Disappearance of 10 Billion Alaskan Crabs
In 2021, researchers reported a shocking disappearance in the Bering Sea. Not of people, but of Alaskan snow crabs. And it's taken scientists years to understand how tens of billions of crabs disappeared all at once, so let's take you through the mystery...
Why Half of America is Empty – The 9 States No One Lives In
The U.S. may have over 334 million residents, but nearly half the country is practically empty! In this fast-paced tour, we're exploring the biggest, emptiest, and most beautifully remote states in America.
Baked Alaska
Don't be intimidated by this frozen dessert. A Baked Alaska comes together easily with only a few simple ingredients!
Newborn Musk Ox's First Day
Within hours of being born, this calf is ready to explore.
A Volcano 10 Times More Forceful than Mount St. Helens
There are 50 active volcanoes in Alaska, two of which blow their tops every year. But nothing compares to the 15 cubic kilometers of magma that spewed from this volcano in 1912.
Begich Towers, in Whittier, Alaska
The Begich Towers, in Whittier, Alaska, built by the military during the Cold War as a no-frills barracks, is now home to the majority of the isolated town's 300 or so residents.
Alaska’s Remote Restaurant, The Potato
Surrounded by America’s largest national park, the Potato is a remote restaurant in McCarthy, Alaska that requires the ultimate travel commitment. CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor checks it out.
Meet the last community to reside inside a national park
About 100 full-time residents live in Wrangell-St. Elias. It’s the last community to reside inside a national park.
