Tongass National Forest | Alaska Wilderness League

Roads? Not In This Neck Of The Woods

Leah Donahey | February 8, 2018

Even as it appears we may have avoided another government shutdown, the Tongass National Forest remains potentially on the chopping block, and I can’t help but reflect back on my last trip to the Tongass in southeast Alaska. Read more

Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover. And Don’t Judge A Bill By Its Name.

League Staff | August 15, 2017

(This piece is posted with permission from Andy Kerr's Public Lands Blog. You can find the original post here. As in Oregon, the "Westerman bill" would have hugely negative consequences on Alaska's Tongass National Forest.) Read more

Getting Up Close And Personal With Alaska’s Glaciers

Corey Himrod | March 23, 2017

Alaska Wilderness League is always excited to share new guest bloggers. Daniel Fortner of Alaska Shore Tours gives his experience with glaciers in Alaska, how they're made, and the effects that climate change is having on these awe-inspiring natural wonders. Read more

The Circle Of Life In The Tongass

League Staff | February 27, 2017

(This piece is posted with permission, and originally appeared in National Geographic.) 1Frame4Nature is a collection of images and stories from around the globe of your personal connection to nature. However small, when combined with the actions of others, your individual actions can impact real and tangible outcomes for the preservation...