Nov 11, 2011 | Springfield News Leader
Snowmobile stunt kills 2 in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Two men died in Northwest Alaska while trying to drive their snowmobile over open water.
2 die while trying to 'skip' snowmachine over water
Two men in Northwest Alaska drowned after trying to drive their snowmachine over open water on the Kobuk River early Tuesday, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Study looks at road, rail for Ambler mine area
The state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has released a preliminary study of routes and costs for a road into the mineral-rich Ambler Mining District of Northwest Alaska.
On The Edge: Shelter From the Storm
"How about here?" my friend Lynn gestured. The campsite seemed fine, especially on a late, snow-dusted evening after a day of rough trail.