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Glaciers, Big Trees and a Fresh Ocean Breeze

Dear Traveler,

Imagine paddling your kayak on a blue-green bay as sea otters recline in nearby kelp beds and the beauty of Washington's San Juan Islands unfolds around you. Watching a pod of orcas. Biking past deserted beaches or hiking through a lush temperate rain forest. Or picture yourself biking through Alaska's untouched wilderness with endless vistas of river valleys and jagged mountains. Hiking right up to a glacier or pedaling with views of active volcanoes. Bald eagles everywhere you look. Moments you'll remember forever. Come enjoy the natural treasures of Alaska and Washington's San Juan Islands with Backroads.

Traveling on your own can often feel like a series of logistical decisions. And this is where Backroads comes in—we're the nuts-and-bolts maestros. And we've got the experience to know what makes a great adventure: superlative support, the very best trip leaders in the business, and opportunities nearly impossible to arrange on your own.

Treat yourself to a getaway you won't soon forget—biking, walking or on a multisport adventure in the pristine Northwest with Backroads.

Hope to see you out there!

Linda Cassell
Alaska Regional Mgr.
With Backroads for 25 years

Alison Iles
San Juan Islands Regional Mgr.
With Backroads for 22 years

P.S. To join us, just give one of our experienced Trip Consultants a call at 800-462-2848—they're available to assist you seven days a week.


	Five Ways to Discover the Northwest

		Alaska Walking & Hiking From Homer to Seward on the Kenai Peninsula In Kenai Fjords National Park, hike along Exit Glacier for views of Resurrection River Valley and Harding Icefield Trek to impressive Grewingk Glacier after a scenic cruise by water taxi across Kachemak Bay Visit the coastal towns of Homer and Seward—surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Alaska Watch for bald eagles, black bears, mountain goats and perhaps see salmon swimming upstream Dramatic alpine splendor is yours to discover at Carter and Crescent Lakes View the Alaska Walking & Hiking itinerary

		Alaska Multisport Biking, Hiking & Kayaking on the Majestic Kenai Peninsula Marvel at Alaska's awe-inspiring landscapes—mountains, glaciers and fjords—on one peninsula Bike to Homer, one of Alaska's prettiest towns, overlooking Kachemak Bay Hike the Harding Icefield Trail, a spectacular route that takes you alongside Exit Glacier Circumnavigate Yukon Island by kayak, watching for puffins, seals and sea otters Witness the efforts of salmon swimming upstream on their annual migration View the Alaska Multisport itinerary

		Alaska Biking An Epic Journey Through the Vast Alaskan Wilderness Experience a true biking adventure in a remote section of Alaska visited by few travelers Ride in the shadow of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park's 16,000-foot peaks, dubbed North America's "mountain kingdom" Ferry across Prince William Sound—be on the lookout for bald eagles, porpoises and orcas Pedal beside the mighty Matanuska Glacier and the river of the same name Spin along the impressive Turnagain Arm, home to one of the world's few bore tides View the Alaska Biking itinerary

		San Juan Islands Biking Island to Island in the Pacific Northwest Pedal through stunningly diverse scenery, from conifer forests to farmlands to seaports Look for harbor seals, porpoises, bald eagles, minke whales and orcas during a naturalist-led wildlife cruise Slip into a double kayak to explore the sheltered and calm waters of Haro Strait Ascend Mt. Constitution to view Canada's coastal mountains, Mt. Baker and the islands of Puget Sound Relax at welcoming waterfront inns and savor sensational Northwest cuisine View the San Juan Island Biking itinerary

		Washington & British Columbia: San Juan Islands, Victoria & Olympic National Park Walking & Hiking A Classic Taste of the Pacific Northwest Soak up an inspiring vista of lush islands and snowcapped mountains from atop Mt. Constitution Ferry between islands—and countries—in the captivating archipelago of the San Juans Indulge in afternoon tea and a stroll in Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia Lose yourself in Olympic National Park, home to glaciated peaks and temperate rain forest Hike on mile-high Hurricane Ridge—view your whole trip from this one lookout spot View the San Juan Islands, Victoria & Olympic National Park Walking & Hiking itinerary


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