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Travelwise: Update on Alaska’s national parks

By Suemedha Sood

Mount McKinley, Alaska Since conditions are ever-changing at the parks, here’s a quick roundup of what to keep in mind before visiting. Read more…

New riches along the White Pass and Yukon Route

By Jim DuFresne, Lonely Planet

Skagway, Alaska The railroad that once carried treasure-seekers to the Klondike Gold Rush now transports travellers to three adventures in a pristine mountainous wilderness. Read more…

Accessible wilderness in Alaska’s largest city

By Mike Dunham

Beluga Point Anchorage is mostly made up of wilderness, with easy ways to reach nature in the raw and opportunities to test the survival skills of its visitors. Read more…

Anchorage’s non-urban adventure

By Mike Dunham

Chugach State Park Several natural areas inside the city’s limits walking, cycling and ski trails that range from light strolls to strenuous treks.

Public transport, Alaskan style

By Catherine Bodry, Lonely Planet

Alaska, United States To witness some of Alaska’s true wilderness you will need to go off-road: riding the ferries, trains and tiny planes that service the state’s bush communities and parks. Read more…

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