Most Americans would love to go to Alaska, but they have never been there. There are a lot of beautiful pictures that can help you feel what it would be like to ride a dog-drawn sled through fresh, white snow. Most of the time, it's not hard to find a picture or two of the clean valleys and rivers, but it's a whole different story to see the land and wildlife in person.
If you ever get the chance to visit Alaska, there are a few places you won't want to miss. Here are some of the most popular places to go when you visit Alaska.
If you ever have the chance to go on a cruise to Alaska, you should definitely do it. You can see beautiful coastal cities like Skagway, Juneau, and Fairbanks as you travel around Alaska. When you see the view from a ship's deck, it's probably something you'll never forget.
Alaska's forests can be just as memorable as the famous animals that live there. In Alaska, there are a lot of glaciers and icebergs. Alaska can be a very peaceful and surreal place to visit for many people. Scientists say that Alaska's glaciers are getting smaller, with the exception of one. If you want to see them for yourself, now is the time. They might look big now, but in a long time, they might be part of the water that surrounds Alaska.
If you're like most travellers, when you hear the word "Alaska," one of the first things that may come to mind is the beautiful mountains. Even though there are a lot of pictures of these mountains out there, nothing beats seeing them in person.
Aside from the beautiful views, Alaska also has a lot of important history. If you're interested, you could stop by a saloon or another historical site. These places were important in the early days of Alaska's settlement. Alaska was also an important part of the gold rush, which is another important part of the state's history to learn more about.
Even though seeing the sights is a big part of a vacation, it's just as important to be ready for your trip to Alaska. When you are packing and getting ready to travel, it is especially important to know what the weather is like. In Alaska, it can get wet and cold in a hurry, so you should always have a jacket with you.
There are times of the year in Alaska when it seems like it will never end. Sometimes, the sun doesn't set for weeks at a time! These times of the year are very important for the growth of fruits and vegetables in Alaska. People know that lettuce and strawberries grown in Alaska are very beautiful.
Remember Alaska when you are trying to figure out where to go on your next family vacation. Alaska has a lot of things to do and see, so you should never be bored there. If you are making a list of things to do in Alaska, you might want to include these:
Snowmobiling
Mountain Biking
Hunting
Kayaking
Seeing Humpback Whales
Fishing
Tour by helicopter or plane
Go to current celebrations
See the moon rise or set.
Make sure to take a lot of pictures when you go on vacation to the beautiful state of Alaska. Make sure you bring enough film, memory cards, and travel accessories for your camera so you don't miss a second of your trip.
Now that we've seen everything that makes Alaska so special, I think I'm ready to book a cruise. What do you think?
