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9 Can’t-Miss Restaurants in Homer, Alaska (Best Eats in Town!)
If you’re planning a trip to the picturesque coastal town of Homer, Alaska, you’ll definitely want to know where to eat. From casual seafood shacks to fine dining by the waterfront, Homer’s food scene pleasantly surprised us with its variety and quality. To make things easy, we’ve rounded up our favorite spots we tried firsthand,…
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11 Best Things to Do in McCarthy, Alaska: Ultimate Travel Guide
Curious about visiting McCarthy, Alaska? Set at the end of the 60-mile (97-km) McCarthy Road inside Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, this tiny town looks remote on paper, but you’d be surprised at just how much there is to do! On our most recent van trip through Alaska, we spent several days exploring everything McCarthy had…
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15 Things to Do in Wrangell-St. Elias: The Largest US National Park
At 13,175,799 acres, figuring out what to do in Wrangell–St. Elias National Park & Preserve, the US’s largest and most remote national park, can seem daunting. Its sheer size and wild beauty make it unlike anywhere else in Alaska. To make it easy on you, we’ve rounded up the 15 best things to do in…
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How to See Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in 48 Hours
Have just two days to see Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and want to know the best way to spend your time? Even though this is the largest and wildest national park in the United States, you can hit the highlights in just two days with the right game plan! Having explored the park ourselves, we’ve…
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How to Drive McCarthy Road to Wrangell-St. Elias: Step-by-Step
Interested in driving Alaska’s McCarthy Road into Wrangell–St. Elias National Park? As one of only two roads that can gain you access to Wrangell-St. Elias, driving it is one of the top things to do in the park. But as this road is renowned for its tumultuous lumps and bumps, it’s common to feel a…
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The 9 Best Hikes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska
Planning a trip to Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, and wondering what hikes are out there? You’re in the right place. Even though it’s the largest (and arguably wildest) national park in the United States, Wrangell–St. Elias offers hiking trails for every skill level (not just hardcore mountaineers). Scattered between its historic mining towns, glacier-carved valleys,…
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How to Choose an Unforgettable Flightseeing Tour of Wrangell-St. Elias
At around 13,200,000 acres, Wrangell-St. Elias is a massive park. In fact, it’s the largest national park in the United States! Because of its enormous size, only a few sections of the park can be reached by car. This is where flightseeing tours come in—small aircraft tours, ranging from 50 minutes to 2 hours, that…
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Hiking Gear for Beginners (with a checklist)
As former hiker newbies, we intimately know the challenge of finding great hiking gear. Just in the past year (2025), we hiked hundreds of miles on the trails, putting our hiking gear for beginners to the test and refining what works and what doesn’t. We’ve hiked across the United States and internationally, over a wide…
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51 Thoughtful Van Life Gifts for any Budget
Shopping for a thoughtful gift for that special van lifer can be challenging, especially if you don’t live the van life yourself. After living and traveling full-time in our van for the past year, we’ve compiled 51 van life gifts with budgets ranging from $5-$1,000+. We’ve organized this list of van life gifts by category,…
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How to Visit Kenai Fjords National Park in 1, 2, or 3 Days
Whether you have an entire weekend or just one day, we’ve broken down the top ways to experience Kenai Fjords National Park, based on trip length. In this article, you’ll find three flexible itineraries that include all of the park’s must-see spots, while still penciling in breaks for lunch, dinner, and downtime. Stick to the…
