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Alaska
The 5 Best Ways To Explore Alaska This Summer
When I first thought about Alaska, I imagined ice, snow, and a pretty rugged place. After spending three months in the most northern state of North America, I can confirm the remote and rugged wilderness. Ice and snow, on the other hand, I’ve only seen on mountain peaks and glaciers, which only m...Read more -
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6 Photos from Alaska's Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine
Hatcher Pass is a great recreational spot in the Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska. The area is filled with miles of hiking and biking trails in the summer, and cross-country skiing trails in the winter. One of the most popular places to visit in Hatcher Pass is Independence Mine, a gold mine that wa...Read more -
Alaska
Roadless Rule Faces Challenges in Alaska: Here's How to Take Action
The Roadless Rule, as we’ve mentioned before, is a rule that helps to protect backcountry areas on our National Forests from unnecessary road building, logging, and development. It’s a popular rule that was created after a lot of public input. The state of Alaska, influenced by some large timber ...Read more -
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8 Reasons Why Kodiak Alaska Should Be Your Next Epic Adventure
Although it is the second largest island in the United States, around 10,000 people actually populate the island. Only a few roads lead to the eastern region of the island, also known as the Road Zone. The rest of the island can only be accessed through rough ATVtrails, backpacking, a boat or a f...Read more -
Yakutat, Alaska
Outbound Reviewed: Kicker Bullfrog BF100 Bluetooth Speaker
Real talk— I have tried more than a few outdoor-ready Bluetooth speakers. So I was not sure what to expect when I packed the Kicker Bullfrog BF100 Bluetooth Speaker for a 2-week trip down the Alsek River, which flows from the Yukon to Southeastern Alaska. After riding rapids, camping out on silt ...Read more -
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Truly Wild: Explore Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
There's something special about the 3.3 million-acre Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve in Alaska. It's remote, to be sure, and beautiful. But what draws people in, again and again, is how genuinely wild the park is. Here, more than many other places, you can feel your own insignificance i...Read more -
Yakutat, Alaska
Outbound Reviewed: Arc’teryx Cerium SL Hoody
Getting cold is the worst but bringing too much bulk can also be a hassle making it tempting to leave some of your layers at home. As an avid outdoor adventurer I am on a never-ending quest to find the best value when it comes to warmth, weight, and space, and the Arc’teryx Cerium SL Hoody proved...Read more -
Chickaloon, Alaska
The Perfect Weekend Getaway from Anchorage
STAY: -Sheep Mountain Lodge : this is such a beautiful setting. There are several options for lodging, you can even camp. I would recommend booking a private room/cabin with a shared bathroom, that's all you need. The bathroom is so clean and there are multiple so you will never have to wait. ...Read more -
Valdez, Alaska
Explorer Spotlight: Johnathan Valdez
Name: Johnathan Valdez | Age: 30 | Location: Denver, CO.What’s your day job? I work as a design engineer for Siemens Building Technologies. Basically, I'm working to find ways to make our buildings smarter and more energy efficient.What are your favorite things to do outside? Pretty much everythi...Read more -
Fort Yukon, Alaska
WATCH: A Way of Life Under Attack - 'Welcome to Gwichyaa Zhee'
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to view a short film by filmmaker Greg Balkin and Dr. Len Necefer that focuses on the Gwich’in community of Fort Yukon, Alaska and their battle to preserve their homes, way of life, and the land around them. A packed house at the Denver Patagonia store watched as...Read more