The Mendenhall Glacier in Tongass National Forest in Juneau is a glacier that is 13.6 miles in length. Explore the hiking trails here. Who knows?
You might even spot bald eagles, beavers, black bears, migrant birds, mountain goats, or porcupines. Learn more at the visitor center. The best time to visit is in the summer although the hiking trails are open all year, the visitor center has limited hours in the winter.
The Chiricahua National Monument’s landscape consists of a number of unique compacted ash rock pinnacles. This park in Wilcox can be explored via a paved 8-mile scenic drive or by the 17 miles of day-use hiking trails. If you’re into ornithology, Chiricahua is said to be a prime birding spot. Learn more by signing up for a tour at the Faraway Ranch Historic District. See an ancient volcano just south of here.