Outside in the Interior: An Adventure Guide for Central Alaska, Second Edition - Paperback

by Kyle Joly (Author)

With its breathtaking vistas and countless acres of unmarked wilderness, Alaska has long attracted those who are looking for a bit of adventure in their vacations--from visitors who want to climb rugged peaks to those content to push a stroller down a paved trail. Filled with maps and photos, Outside in the Interior is the perfect guidebook for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels of ability. It presents detailed information about trails throughout Interior Alaska, including round-trip distance, estimated hiking duration and difficulty, elevation, seasonal variations, and tips on what wildlife and other sights hikers are likely to observe along the way. Features on trail etiquette, safety, and the environment round out the volume, making this fully up-to-date new edition of Outside in the Interior an invaluable companion to any trip to America's largest state.

Author Biography

Kyle Joly is a wildlife biologist for the National Park Service, working in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, and other northern Alaska parks. He started working for the National Park Service in Alaska in 1994.