Want to give your fitness a real boost? With tougher training grounds and more daylight hours to take advantage of, America's Last Frontier is sure to whip you into shape.
You may not be that anxious to see the bears, but moose, caribou and bald eagles are just some of the other animals you're sure to encounter on, or even off, the trails.
Alaskans live their lives in the outdoors. From local hikes to post-work paddles, daily workouts in Alaska are more like epic adventures to folks from the lower 48.
In Alaska you can actually escape the smog and haze found in so many other parts of the United States. Here, you really can take a breath of fresh air.
Leave crowded trails behind: Not only is Alaska one of the biggest states in the nation at twice the size of Texas, it's also one of the least populated.
Even though RVs are known to dot the highways in the summer, you certainly won't have to sit in traffic when you want to "get out of town" for the weekend.
Your workout isn't the only thing that will take your breath away in Alaska. Enjoy an endless array of glacial waters, pristine peaks and lush foliage at every bend.
They live in remote places, endure colder temperatures, and brave tougher winters. Simply put, you'll be thicker skinned after just a few weeks in The Great Land.