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| | Chugach National Forest - Bird Watching, Wildlife Viewing In National Forests | | Roughly the same size as the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island combined, the Chugach National Forest offers opportunities for the angler, hiker, hunter, skier, mountain biker and camper. |
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| | Chugach State Park - Bird Watching, Mammals | | Beyond the foothills at Anchorage's edge lies the third largest state park in America -a half-million acres of some of the most accessible hiking, skiing, camping, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling, rafting, and climbing in Alaska. Over 100 campsites are available at the Chugach State Park. |
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| | Copper River Delta - Bird Watching, Mammals | | Alaska's Copper River Delta is one of the most productive, untamed wetlands ecosystems in the world. Home to grizzlies, wolves, otters, lynx, beavers, millions of shorebirds and waterfowl, and some of the nation's most famous salmon runs, the Delta is the biological heart of a landscape of massive glaciers, tundra, and rainforest. |
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| | Denali National Park & Preserve - Wildlife Viewing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges | | Denali National Park & Preserve features North America's highest mountain, 20,320-foot tall Mount McKinley. The Alaska Range also includes numerous other mountains and many large glaciers. |
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| | East Fork Trail - Mammals | | Wildflowers line long trail, changing with the different ecosystems visitors pass through. Dall sheep, mountain goats and moose inhabit the mountain slopes. |
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| | Eklutna Lake - Bird Watching, Mammals | | The Eklutna Lake, a seven mile long lake that was created by the retreating Eklutna Glacier, is a prime spot for boating. The lake is an excellent place to canoe, kayak, fish, wind surf, sail, and motorboat. |
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| | Eklutna Lake Campground - Bird Watching, Mammals | | Eklutna Lake Campground has 50 campsites. Interpretive displays and a telescope for viewing wildlife are also available. |
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| | Eklutna Lakeside Trail - Mammals | | This scenic trail is an old road bed that follows the north edge of the lake for eight miles and then extends into the backcountry. In the summer the trail is bordered by wildflowers and in the fall currants, cranberries and raspberries grow alongside the trail. |
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| | Eydlu Bena Loop Trail - Mammals | | This easy-moderate trail was an old road bed that has recently been cleared and goes for one and one half miles. It runs through a forest of mixed birch and spruce and provides a good view of the west end of Eklutna Lake. |
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| | Historic Iditarod Trail - Mammals | | This one way 26 mile trail follows the historic Iditarod supply route. Mining ruins, views of mountain peaks, and glaciers can be seen while traveling this trail. |
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| | Ptarmigan Lake Trail - Mammals | | This trail is 7.5 miles long one-way, and can produce a wide variety of scenery. The first mile of this trail is fairly level. After that, there are some steep sections up to the lake. The trail around the lake has some steep sections as well, but is mostly level. |
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| | Resurrection Pass Trail - Mammals | | The Resurrection Pass Trail is 19 3/4 miles long, and is open to hikers, horseback riders, and ATV's. This is a fairly level, well-maintained trail that can be muddy in some places. |
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| | Russian Lakes Trail - Mammals | | This trail is 21 miles long one-way, and can produce a wide variety of scenery. The level foot path has gradual grades, and is well maintained. This is an easy hike for a good family outing. |
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