There’s a general rule of thumb when it comes to fishing in Alaska — whatever species you’re chasing, there's far more of them in Alaska than almost anywhere else on the planet. Steelhead in the 49th state are no exception, and that’s a good thing, especially given the mounting challenges steelhead populations in the lower 48 and British Columbia have been facing in recent years.

Often referred to as one of Europe’s best-kept secrets, Slovenia is full of surprises. Whether its world-class hiking, kayaking, rafting, caving, mountain biking and fly fishing; its Michelin-starred restaurants and stunning winemaking that rivals its neighbors in Italy, Germany, and France; its historic castles, cosmopolitan cities, and seaside resorts; or its breathtaking Julian Alps, Slovenia has something to offer everyone.  

The remote Hölkná River slices through the volcanic basalt that built the island nation of Iceland, interrupting the verdant countryside as it tumbles over cataracts and flows deep and green on its way to the sea. Every summer, dime-bright Atlantic salmon return to the river to complete a cycle that's eons old. Situated above the river rests a pair of quaint, yet perfectly appointed, off-the-grid cabins that put you right in the middle of eight miles Atlantic salmon river.

Atlantic salmon might be the most storied and prized fish for fly anglers. And Flowers River Lodge, the northernmost scheduled salmon river in North America, is perhaps the best destination in the hemisphere for die-hard fly anglers looking to tangle with a fish of a lifetime. Every summer, Atlantic salmon course up the stunning Flowers River on their annual migration, and anglers smart enough to book a trip to Flowers River Lodge are there to meet them.