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Travelers Beware: Mosquito Season in Alaska Will Be Extreme This Summer

Alaska's famous summer brings long days and spectacular scenery, but it also marks peak mosquito season. Here's what travelers should know before heading north.

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 17
A "mosquito area" warning sign in the forest.
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Devil’s Creek Trail Sounds Scary, but It’s One of the Best Hikes in Alaska

by Katie Lawrence
on Jul 15
A backpacker hikes beside a tranquil alpine lake on Devil's Creek Trail in Alaska, with towering mountains, scattered snowfields, and wide-open wilderness stretching ahead.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Deep Creek State Recreation Area

by Kate Orlando
on Jun 25
Ninilchik Beach Trail at Deep Creek State Recreation Area in Alaska.
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The Small-Town State Park in Alaska Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Kate Orlando
on May 22
View from Wood-Tikchik State Park in Alaska on a foggy spring day.
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Skip the Hikes and Try This Biking Alaska Trail Instead

by Kate Orlando
on May 8
The Eklutna Lakeside Trail travels along bright blue water in Alaska.

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7 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Alaska for a Spring Hike

From rushing waterfalls and vibrant wildflowers to towering glaciers and crisp mountain air, these seven Alaskan trails offer a picture-perfect spring hiking experience for every adventurer.

by Kate Orlando
on Apr 12
A hiker stands on a small hill covered in pink wildflowers overlooking a valley and rugged Alaska mountains.
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Don’t Try This One Hike in Alaska if You’re Afraid of Heights

Rising steeply above Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, the Harding Icefield Trail climbs exposed mountainsides and narrow switchbacks that can feel overwhelming for anyone with a fear of heights.

by Kate Orlando
on Jan 17
View at the start of the Harding Icefield Trail in Alaska.
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Find 7 Bucket-List-Level Views in Alaska Without Needing To Be an Expert Hiker

From roadside glacier pullouts to gentle park walks and breathtaking aerial views, Alaska offers bucket-list scenery that delivers immense scale and beauty without requiring technical skills or strenuous hikes.

by Kate Orlando
on Dec 29
A woman sits in an open Alaska landscape, where large mountains loom in the distance.
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This Scenic Alaska Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

Those who brave this hike will discover towering rock formations, sweeping winter views, and even a detour to hot springs.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Dec 4
A winter landscape of snow-covered mountains bathed in soft golden light, with a steep, rocky ridge in the foreground and a dense forest stretching across the valley below.
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Alaska—Would You Try It?

Explore the Spencer Glacier Trail in Alaska, an immersive hike surrounded by towering ice walls, narrow paths, and dramatic glacier scenery, just 60 miles from Anchorage.

by Kate Orlando
on Nov 4
Spencer Glacier Hike With Iceburgs in Lake