The Steep, but Epic, 4-Mile Trail in the Kenai Wilderness That's Worth the Climb

Trails are long, remote, and tend to cover far more difficult ground than that of the Lower 48: steep, high elevation climbs, ...
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This Steep 4-Mile Trail in Alaska's Kenai Wilderness Is Worth the Climb

All weather-related wildcards aside, hiking in Alaska is different from hiking in other states. Trails are long, remote, and ...

On my first trip to Alaska, I avoided crowds and got fantastic recommendations from locals

Instead of taking a cruise, I made my first trip to Alaska better by driving around, skipping popular spots, and getting ...
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Two Hikers Fight Off Brown Bear in Attack at National Park

As the summer winds down and the fall rears its chilly head, bears transform from shy and quiet residents of North America’s ...
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The Challenging 8.8-Mile Appalachian Trail Hike in Connecticut Worth the Climb

Located on CT's portion of the massive Appalachian Trail, the hike to St. Johns Ledges may be the most challenging hike in ...