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Kayakers paddle toward an abandoned salmon processing plant at Little Port Walter, Southeast Alaska. © Eric Lindberg, www.ericlindberg.com.


Volume 85 l Issue 1


Content 24 Alaska 360º


Features


Join me on a spectacular journey through three of Alaska’s well-known national parks, where you’ll experience lots of wildlife and a seldom-seen mountain via air, land and water. i By Kerrick James


30 Travel photography: Capturing the Magic New this issue! 44 Colorado Explorer


A freshly redesigned Colorado guide to attractions, dining, events, and shopping around the state. • Mile-high nights • Four and Five Diamond Cuisine • Ski country coffee and books • Ride, skate and climb • Upcoming Events • My Colorado


Take a close look at several of the photographs that earned me the 2011 Society of American Travel Writers’ Travel Photographer of the Year. I’ll also give you tips on how to take your own quality travel photographs. i By Eric Lindberg


Keys2Drive 6 Love in a cold climate 12 Save on home repairs 41 January/February 2011 January/February 2011


Alaska 360º by air, land and water 24


Travel photography: Capturing the magic 30


Colorado Explorer 44


New look, expanded features Let us know what you think!


On the Cover


Flying in view of the 20,320’ summit of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park with K2 Aviation. © Kerrick James, www.kerrickjames.com.


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