National Geographic Destination Space

Cross the threshold of the final frontier as mankind embarks on the greatest adventure of all time: space travel.

The rugged coast of our biggest state harbors the most incredible wildlife in America. When winter breaks, animals make the most of the endless sunshine before this world closes again in darkness. This is the story of the creatures that endure this harsh reality along the shoreline—Alaska's life on the edge.

This forest is older than the Amazon river. Although Europeans discovered it many centuries ago, it still holds many secrets. A lot of animals live here alone. But most of their lives remain a mystery to us. One of the wonders of the world is locked in the green embrace of the forest.