by Nathanael | Alaska, Destinations
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...
by Nathanael | Alaska, Destinations
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...
by Nathanael | Alaska, Destinations
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....
by Nathanael | Alaska, Destinations
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...
by Nathanael | Alaska, Destinations
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...
by Nathanael | Destinations, Hawaii
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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