Harding Icefield Trail

Harding Icefield Trail

Glaciers And Glory: The Harding Icefield Trail It was a warm, sunny July day when my wife and I hiked the Harding Icefield trail. We were blessed — such days are not common in this area. The nearby town of Seward averages 72 inches of rain per year. This trail...
Trekking The Gold Mint Trail

Trekking The Gold Mint Trail

Hiking Alaska’s Gold Mint Trail “Hey bear!” We must have shouted this — at the top of our lungs — a thousand times on the Gold Mint Trail. (This is our standard saying to alert bears to our presence in order to avoid a surprise...
Granite Tors Trail

Granite Tors Trail

Trek The Granite Tors Trail In Fairbanks, Alaska The Granite Tors trail is a tough but rewarding 15-mile loop across an alpine ridge populated with gigantic rock formations. Nice views of the surrounding hills in the Chena River Recreation Area make it a scenic trip....
Angel Rocks Trail

Angel Rocks Trail

The Angel Rocks trail has a special place in my heart, being the trail that first ignited my love for hiking when I was 14 years old. Over the years, I have hiked it countless times. In fact, it’s usually the first trail I hit every spring as soon as the snow...
Alaska Hiking Trails

Alaska Hiking Trails

Inspiring Alaska Hiking Trails Alaska hiking trails are awesome. Gigantic mountains, sprawling glaciers, and abundant wildlife are waiting to amaze you. I have hiked many Alaska trails in my time, and each one has its charms. From short day hikes to long backpacking...
Halemaumau Crater

Halemaumau Crater

Hike To The Famous Halemaumau Crater The Halemaumau Crater is the center part of the Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano near Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. When I was there in May 2015, I could see LAVA! I would put this on the top of any list of “things to...

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