See. Denali National Park Visit in 2027 when the Denali Park Road fully reopens, offering access to destinations like Wonder Lake and Kantishna. Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Track the world's largest brown bears, Kodiak bears, with Indigenous Alutiiq guides. Misty Fjords National Monument Experience this stunning area through flightseeing, as only 20% of Alaska is accessible by road. Kobuk Valley National Park For isolation and caribou sightings, take a propeller plane into this least-visited national park.
Eat. Alaska Oyster Voyage↗ Explore this new trail to find farm tours, raw bars, and restaurants serving Alaska-grown oysters.
Stay. MSC Poesia Experience a seven-night Alaska voyage on this refurbished cruise ship, including the MSC Yacht Club.
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Astrotourism columnist Stephanie Vermillion travels the world for dark skies and starry stays. These are seven of her favorites in the U.S., with amenities like stargazing sound baths and aurora hunting from bed.
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A large section of the only road through Denali National Park has been closed since 2021 due to a landslide—but it’s finally reopening. Here's what to know.
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Deep in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, an Indigenious-owned lodge offers an intimate look at the world’s largest brown bears alongside the Alutiiq people who have shared the island with them for thousands of years.
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From Ecuador's snowcapped Cotopaxi to Malaysia's lush Kinabalu, the most beautiful mountains in the world offer dramatic landscapes, biodiverse climates, and something for every kind of curious visitor.
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Extreme whitewater may look like a reckless gamble, but on Idaho’s stoutest rapids, elite paddlers find a sacred language of focus, survival, and profound connection. Our associate editor soaked it all in at the North Fork Championship, kayaking’s gnarliest race.
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Just 20% of the land in Alaska is accessible by road, making it an unrivaled destination for flightseeing. Here
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Old Harbor on Kodiak Island has started welcoming the occasional cruise ship, which presents new opportunities and considerations for the Alutiiq community that inhabits the island.
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Road-tripping across the US is one of the most iconically American things you can do. Here are 10 of the best ways to do it.
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Whether you’re an introvert who hates crowds, or an adrenaline junky looking for a rush, our national parks columnist has the perfect park for you.
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On new sailings in some of the world’s iciest places, excursions come with ice axes, dogsleds, polar bear sightings, and more. Here, nine experiences to book.
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The oyster industry in Alaska is incredibly unique—and relatively nascent. A new trail, called the Alaska Oyster Voyage, lets visitors know exactly where to find and taste the bivalves.
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Writer Heather Greenwood Davis hops aboard Windstar's Star Seeker in Costa Rica as the ship makes its way from the Caribbean to Alaska.
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Escape the crowds and fill your spirit at these nine of the least visited national parks in the USA.
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The can't-miss highlights of a seven-night MSC Poesia sailing through Alaska.
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Marine life encounters, giant whale sharks, and conservation programs are all on the table at the best aquariums in the US.
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Sure, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon are impressive, but our national parks columnist argues national parks in the East rival their popular counterparts out West when it comes to biodiversity, accessibility, and more.
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Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find it in a state near you.
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Three climbers from Latvia are dead following a fall on Mount McKinley. The accident occurred on ‘the Autobahn,’ a treacherous section of the West Buttress route.
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The same record-breaking crowds that are ruining the experience at places like Yellowstone and Yosemite may be the only thing keeping them protected from budget cuts and development.
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National Geographic Explorer Stephanie Pearson shares insights with us from her new book '100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A,' including her toughest and most rewarding treks across the country.
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In Fairbanks, fiddling thrives—bridging cultures, sustaining traditions and filling the dance floor with life
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From sea to shining sea, we’ve surfaced palatial mansions, tiny houses, and everything in between.
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Wildlife, glaciers, and salmon fishing aren't only in the backcountry.
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As our planet makes its annual circuit around the sun, parts of the globe experience dramatic seasonal swings thanks to the tilt of Earth’s axis. Between April and September, the northern hemisphere ...
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