The nation’s largest state has eight national parks, including two above the Arctic Circle. One of the most accessible and underrated is Kenai Fjords, only 2 hours from Anchorage.
Photo: Harding Icefield Trail, Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park: The jaw-dropping glaciers, icefields, and waterways of this park on the tip of Alaska’s Seward Peninsula can be explored via trails or boat tours. Read more.