Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: Southern Traverse
Thirteen days of tough travel takes you through the heart of the world's largest protected wilderness.
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Best. Hikes. Ever.We've covered 245,591 miles of trails in our 37-year history. Here are our 20 all-time favorite trips, plus—shocking!—20 routes we never covered. America's Scariest Trails: VanishedLost? Murdered? When the wilderness swallows people without a trace, who's to say what happened? May Close-to-Home HikesOur map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here. |
The Impact of Climate Change on Florida's Everglades, Alaska's Wrangell-St. EliasWhat do Florida's Everglades and Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias have in common? Both face uncertain futures as temperatures rise. The Colors Of Alaska's Wrangell-St. EliasWrangell-St. Elias National park is known for its jaw-dropping scenery, but there's just as much beauty at your feet. |
November 2008 Reader PhotosThis month our readers found sun in Sedona, Arizona and snow and ice on Rainier–plus everything in between. |
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Editors' Choice 2012: Feathered Friends Spoonbill Sleeping BagA cozy bag for two |
Editors' Choice 2012: Hungry Hikers Murray's Hurried CurryBeat the backcountry blahs with this aromatic curry dish |
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What makes a backpacker a backpacker? It's not the garage full of gear or piles of guidebooks--it's the experiences, from thru-hiking a long trail to pushing your personal envelope to inspiring a child's love of wilderness. Here we present BACKPACKER's new Life List: 10 experiences to add to your tick-listnow--and the key skills you need to nail them.
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