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Hiking in Lake Clark National Park can lead to stunning, remote locations. NPS Photo/K Martin
Living in the far north has its challenges. Alaskans have been and continue to be shaped by the harsh environments and unique landscapes of their home land. Read about how people first arrived and settled in Alaska, and what it takes to live in the Land of the Midnight Sun.