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Canada's first national park, established in 1885, Banff National Park in Alberta is over 2,500 square miles in area. Banff National Park encompasses a huge section of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and as such provides visitors with inc…
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Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve is one of the largest national parks in the United States and home to North America's highest peak, Mt. McKinley also known as Denali. The 6 million acre park has only one road through it and…
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The Grand Tetons are a range of mountains just south of Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park. These mountains overlook a valley called Jackson Hole and are as high as 13,770 feet. The area is almost completely wilderness, with forests,…
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Responsible camping begins in the camp kitchen. Cooking in the backcountry can have a large impact on the surrounding environment, so minimizing your footprint at dinner time is essential to good wilderness ethics. The smells of huma…
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The Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska bears a carved-out glacier landscape that boasts fresh waters, tall mountains, valleys and unspoiled dense forest. There are many sights and wildlife to see and observe at this park and p…
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In beautiful mountainous Banff, Canada, there is fine dining, extreme skiing, climbing and plenty of close hiking. What more could an outdoor traveler ask for? Perhaps a little après ski shopping. Banff has that too.
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Vancouver, British Columbia, is a city where you can easily connect with the outdoors. The islands, bays and waterways around Vancouver offer ample opportunities to see wildlife, including whales, seals and eagles. One of the best ways…
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Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, is a back-country destination in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, rock- and ice-climbing, bouldering, mountaineering, canoeing, kayaking,…
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Flathead Lake, Montana, is close to Glacier National Park, in the western portion of the state. The lake is fed by the Flathead and Swan Rivers. Visitors to the region can fly-fish, canoe, kayak, hike, rock climb, swim, ski, backpack a…
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According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alaska possesses one of the smallest lists of endangered and threatened wildlife in the United States. The state's geographic location and lack of human population contributes to thi…
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Soldotna, Alaska, is a mid-sized city on the Kenai Peninsula. Soldotna is near many rivers and lakes that have salmon, trout, Dolly Varden and arctic grayling fishing. Soldotna is close to the famous Kenai River, where the king salmon…
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Designated as the 10th national park in the United States in 1910, Glacier National Park in Montana offers over 700 miles of trails, guided horseback trips and boat cruises, according to the park's website. Over two million visitors tr…
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Homer, Alaska, is "at the end of the road" on the western side of the Kenai Peninsula. Homer is a mid-size city by Alaska standards and is home to a robust commercial and sport fishing industry. Halibut, black cod and five different sp…
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The Chitina River flows through the interior and southcentral portions of Alaska, into the Wrangell St. Elias National Park and down into the Yakutat region. The Chitina flows into a confluence with the Copper River. King, sockeye and…
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The Nushagak River flows near Bristol Bay in the southwest portion of Alaska. The region is remote, rugged, wild and requires a bush flight to get to. Each year, the Nushagak sees a king salmon, also known as Chinook, run of over 100,0…
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