Remote and wild, untamed and untouched. A land of rugged peaks, clear streams and amazing wildlife. Glacier-capped volcanoes and brown bears and wolves. Such is Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. About a hundred miles from Anchorage, the park has no roads and limited amenities. You’ll need to take a plane to Port Alsworth just to get into the park. But the park offers unlimited opportunities for hiking, backpacking and back country camping. It’s also a popular spot for bear watching.

Established as a national park in 1980, the park is one of the least visited in the park system. Combine that with its nearly 2,700 square miles, and you won’t run into any crowds. The best time to go is the summer, where you’ll have warmer temperatures and longer days. In addition to hiking and backpacking, the park is a great place for fishing in the countless lakes and streams. It also has one of the largest salmon runs in the world.