Author(s): Jim DuFresne

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Big, breathtakingly beautiful and wildly bountiful; there are few places in the world, and none in the USA, with the unspoiled wilderness, mountainous grandeur and immense wildlife that is Alaska. Jim Dufresne, Lonely Planet Writer
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Inside This Book
3 authors
4 months research
29 Parks & Preserves
1150 miles of hiking trails
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Pull-out map
In-depth background
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout