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With the third-largest state park in the nation and hundreds of miles of backcountry trails at your doorstep, it's time to lace up the shoes and discover Alaska. But there's no reason to take the trip alone; learn about Anchorage's wild residents and Alaska's amazing geologic history on walks with knowledgeable naturalists.

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A fording of Eagle River is part of the 24-mile Crow Pass hike between the trailhead in Girdwood and the Eagle River Nature Center.
A fording of Eagle River is part of the 24-mile Crow Pass hike between the trailhead in Girdwood and the Eagle River Nature Center. ©Visit Anchorage/Ken Graham Photography
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