Alaska: Exit Glacier
Kenai Fjords National Park covers a thousand square miles and has precisely one mile of road. It leads to Exit Glacier and a chance to consider the realities of climate change in a stunning setting.
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Books I like national parks
What I’m reading | King Sequoia, by William Tweed
California’s giant sequoias have been the object of fascination and commodification for nearly 200 years. Former park ranger Tweed traces their history In this comprehensive, engaging account.
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Mount Rainier backcountry: Carbon Glacier
With rain in the forecast, our day hike to Carbon Glacier turns into an opportunity to watch the seasons tick over from summer to fall in the blink of an eye.
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Mount Rainier backcountry: Yellowstone Cliffs and Windy Gap
Forest fires almost kiboshed the trip, but inspired thinking led to an inspiring backcountry adventure at Mount Rainier.
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Badger and Grand Valleys
After a summer filled with forest fire smoke, we headed to Olympic National Park to try to escape the heat.