The crowds are gone, the snow and ice completely transform the landscapes, and everything feels quieter, almost personal.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome faced a bleak winter. It was hundreds of ... whiteouts to deliver life-saving serum and free the community from the grip of diphtheria.

(AP Photo, File) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome faced a bleak winter. It was hundreds ... to deliver life-saving serum and free the community from the grip of diphtheria.

(AP Photo, File) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome faced a bleak winter. It was hundreds of miles from ... gale-force winds and blinding whiteouts to deliver life-saving serum ...