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Hike the Adirondacks’ Great Range Traverse in One Day

Hike 8 of the ADK 46 over 20.8 miles and 8,300 feet along the Great Range Traverse. Do it in a day for the Northeast Ultra 8! Here’s all you need to know about the GRT.

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The Ultimate Alaska Road Trip: 3 National Parks in 9 Days

My last state to visit was the last frontier. A dream come true.

Here’s my 9-day Alaska itinerary, including visits to the only national parks accessible by car:

Day 1 – Anchorage to…  

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Kayak Camping is the Superior Way to Explore Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park

No roads. No cars. Little to no service. My kind of vacation.

Isle Royale is one of the few parks that require travelers to arrive by ferry or seaplane. Here’s how we spent five days in Isle Royale National Park with the Keweenaw Adventure Company:

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Thru-Hike the Northville-Placid Trail in 9 Days (as a First-Time Backpacker)

I had never camped in the backcountry, nor had I thru-hiked. Yet, I found myself in Northville embarking on a 9-day, 138-mile thru-hike in the most remote part of the Adirondacks…

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