Hiing
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MILEAGE
LANDSCAPES
DON'T MISS
TIPS
SEWARD & STERLING HIGHWAYS
Dena'ina Ełnena traditional land
Anchorage
to Homer
ALYESKA
Give yourself a full day,
leaving time for downhill
skiing in winter or a scenic
tram ride or mountain bike
ride in summer
COOPER LANDING
Take a scenic hike or
check out the world-class
fishing on the Kenai and
Russian Rivers
NINILCHIK
Visit the historic village
and Russian Orthodox
Church with stunning
Cook Inlet views
TALKEETNA
Take a detour for a great
meal at Talkeetna's
historic roadhouse
DENALI
Arrive at the 6-million acre
Park & Preserve, home
to North America's
tallest peak
NENANA
Home of the Nenana Ice
Classic and the historic
completion of the Alaska
Railroad
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State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung
Make sure you visit the
Homer "Spit." This 4.5-mile
sliver of land is packed full
of local shops and places to
eat tasty food.
OCEAN, GLACIERS, TUNDRA,
MOUNTAINS, WILDLIFE
221 MILES
PARKS HIGHWAY
Dena'ina Ełnena &
Dënéndeh traditional land
Anchorage
to Fairbanks
Visit Hatcher Pass for
prime hiking, skiing, and
berry picking, plus up-
close views of the 272-acre
abandoned gold mine
TUNDRA, MOUNTAINS,
WILDLIFE, GLACIERS
323 MILES
Get ready for miles and miles
of gorgeous scenery, wildlife-
spotting, and unforgettable
stops along the way.
To add Alaska sounds to your
Alaska sights, create a playlist
of local artists:
THE JEPHRIES
"The Beatles of Alaska," this
Anchorage-based band rocks
like no other in Alaska.
MICHAEL HOWARD
Solo guitarist known for breakin'
hearts all across Alaska.
SUPER SATURATED SUGAR STRINGS
Powerful and funky, this
Americana group can get any
Alaska audience dancing.
SUNDOG
If you thought '60s psychedelic
rock was a thing of the past,
you'd be surprised to hear
this young local group!
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