Travel Information for Alaska
Posted By:
Floyd Zamarripa
on 21 December, 2006
Alaska has 568,000 square miles of nature?s splendor to take part in. From wildlife viewing, glacier hikes, sea kayaking, King salmon fishing, and more visitors will never run out of new experiences to enjoy while staying at the largest U.S. state.
With nearly 20% of the state?s population native or with native descent, it?s no surprise that Alaska has a rich and varied culture. In Anchorage you can find the Native Heritage Center, home of large exhibits on all the native cultures. Tradition, language, and culture are as varied as one could expect the diverse land of Alaska.
Major cities of Alaska include Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks. The state capital, Juneau is not only home to Alaska?s only professional theatre, Perseverance Theatre, but also houses some of the best music festivals in the state. Anchorage is the largest city and considered the hub of the state, placed between the Cook Inlet and Chugach National Forest. Enjoy frontier spirit and gold rush excitement in Fairbanks, the home of the world?s toughest dog sled race.
The variety of adventure to be found in Alaska makes for an incredibly unique experience. Kayak through the Aleutian Islands to see the large number of coves and wildlife. Visit waterfalls for picturesque moments or have a exciting tour of local grizzlies. Alaska will never fail to satisfy the intrepid adventurer.
The majestic glaciers are some of the most visited attractions the state has to offer. Over 100,000 glaciers exist around Alaska, so there are ample opportunities for travelers to view the epic, blue faced glaciers. A boat tour allows large amounts of glaciers to be viewed in just a single day. Travel through the air with an exciting flightseeing trip over the ice fields. Many glaciers are available by car alone and may be driven to on a traveler?s own time.
Offering some of the best fishing in the world, it?s no surprise that many fisherman love Alaska. Any experience can be accommodated, whether you want to drill a hole and ice fish or cast a line in one of three million lakes. Float planes and chartered boats are readily available for a day of serene and secluded fishing.
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