Chilkoot Lake in the Evening

Mt. Riley Hike, Haines

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July 17th 2010
Geo: 59.2367, -135.437(Erin here.) The thing that all the hikes we've done in Alaska seem to have in common is that they begin in the trees. Dense, mossy, jungle-like trees. In Haines, Sean and I completed a 5.6 mile roundtrip hike to the summit of Mount Riley (elevation 1,759 feet). The first 2.5 miles were pretty unchanging, with lots of steps made from tree roots, and heavy foliage wi ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more