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I've been to several 'dupes' for Switzerland around the US, but none beat the Alpine feel of Washington's North Cascades

Switzerland is the most scenic place I've been, but it's also one of the most expensive countries. As an American seeking a less pricey alternative, I've explored several Alpine spots in the US.
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What Will You See on This Alpine Road?

This drive takes you along a quiet, winding road in the French Alps, surrounded by cliffs, forests, and untouched scenery.
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Ice and the Formation of Alpine Scenery

THREE dates stand out as landmarks when a special revival of interest in Alpine glaciology occurred: namely, 1840, when Jean Agassiz published his “Eludes sur les Glaciers”; 1862, when Ramsay read his ...
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NOTES FROM OVER THE SEA.; BEAUTIES OF ALPINE SCENERY--A SIMULATED STORM--A VISIT TO THORWALDSEN'S LION--AN ORIGINAL SPEECH BY AN AMERICAN.

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