Alaska’s not so hidden gem

Chulitna River, Alaska – It’s hard to imagine that a road-to-road river trip, which hardly anyone ever does, is one of the most unique and best trips to be done anywhere in the world. But when it comes to Alaska and the Chulitna River, that’s exactly what you get. Combine two parts wildlife, one part epic fishing adventure and one part spectacular views of North America’s tallest peak, shake with the glacial ice that forms the river and landscapes all around and you’ve got a tasty trip that will put you on the floor.

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More opportunities to win skis and a season pass!

Friends of Nevada Wilderness has a couple of great volunteer opportunities coming up that could earn you a brand new pair of Moment Skis or a season pass to ski at Sugar Bowl this winter. Drop us a line through our Contact Us page and we’ll get you all dialed out to go help improve the environment and get some great rewards for doing so! Read more

Nenana River Fest ‘09 Slideshow

Denali National Park, Alaska – Another year of celebrating boating on the Nenana River has come and gone, but once again Alaska kayakers made the most of it. It’s pretty cool to be a part of it and I’m in awe that we were able to channel the passion and energy of the kayak community into a more than $10,000 fundraiser for local kids sports programs and the sustainability mission of Life More Natural. Thanks everyone who was involved, enjoy the pics.

Nenana River Wildwater Festival results

Healy, Alaska – The 33rd Annual Nenana River Wildwater Festival this past weekend had a little carnage, a little quirkiness, and a whole lot of fun. With help from the Denali Park Salmon Bake and Denali Outdoor Center, amongst others, the festival also became a great fundraising event, raising over $10,000 for diverse charities. The community came out in force and the stage has been set for an even bigger event next year.  Read more

Reaching new heights at Yosemite National Park, by Brooke Clupper

(Yosemite, Ca.)- Grandiose granite cliffs, sparkling alpine lakes and Giant Sequoias acquaint visitors to a whole new world inside Yosemite National Park. Whimsical and inspiring, it’s no wonder the landscapes of Yosemite’s 761,266 acres have sparked sentiment in presidents, environmentalists and poets alike. Read more

The Nenana River Wildwater Festival is here!

Denali Park, Alaska – The week I’ve been waiting for all summer is finally here. It’s time to kick off the Nenana River Wildwater Festival! Over the last month I’ve been hearing from boater from all over the state who are coming down to take part in the kayak polo games, the downriver race and one of the best freestyle rodeo’s anywhere! The fact that we’re bringing people together to raise money for charity is an added bonus that you won’t find anywhere but in the great state of Alaska.

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