Are you adventurous? Do you love camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, river rafting, fishing, wildlife viewing, mountain climbing and so much more? Then the state of Alaska is the perfect place for you!
When it comes to wildlife, Alaska is known for salmon, moose, bears, whales, caribou, bison, puffins, jellyfish etc. And when it comes to scenery, Alaska is best known for glacier and fjords, mountains, lakes, rivers and waterways that any could dream of. Alaska has some of the most incredible scenery in the United States. Ever heard of the Northern lights, a.k.a “Aurora Borealis”? It's a curtain-like dancing colored lights appeared in the night sky in the northern hemisphere. It's visibility depends on the weather and other conditions, but location is the key. The Fairbanks city in Alaska is the best spot to see the dazzling display of the Northern Lights. It's a bucket-list item for many people.
Every region of Alaska offers accomodations that provides the needs of an individual ranging from rustic camping to an all-inclusive luxury lodges, and everything in between. The list of opportunities to experience Alaska goes on and on. Hikers will find an amazing trail system that snakes through most major communities, and every state and national park. Alaska has a trail for everyone, from accessible nature paths to challenging mountain hikes that are breathtaking, you'll feel like you're in a scene from some blockbuster adventure movie. There are also trailes available for cyclist, joggers and walkers. Long distance rides can use the highways, which vary in road surface and shoulder width.
It's also a lifetime memory to be able to see a majestic brown bear snatching a salmon from an Alaska stream. But it is just a start of what Alaska has to offer. Don't miss the soaring bald eagles, colorful puffins, shy black bears, stately sandhill cranes, acrobatic humpback whales and of course the regal Knobby-kneed moose, the largest member of the deer family. Some animals like lynx and wolves are usually so shy that even locals are thrilled to catch a quick glimpse. The rarity of these wildlife makes the adventure more exciting!
For someone interested in Art, Culture and History, a bunch of things to do and see awaits you. Visitors can experience the state's unique native culture through many avenues such as totem carving, native dancing, traditional music, the blanket toss, crafts and festivals as well as cultural and historical museums, heritage centers and academics.
Alaska also offers some of the most amazing freshwater, saltwater and even ice fishing in the world. You can charter a boat or float plane to whisk you off to a scheduled fishing spot. More than 27 species inhabits the Alaskan water, including a variety of salmon, trout, halibut, arctic char, pike, grayling and Dolly Varden. With over 3 million lakes, 12,000 rivers and thousands of streams filled with fish, catching a fish isn't the real deal, but deciding where and what to catch is.
Because of its untouched wild land, Alaska became the quintessential year-round destination for ecotourism. Some visitors are seeking personal connection with nature, culture and wilderness. For the sake of the nature and future visitors and adventurer's experience, Alaska encourage everyone who visits to leave no scar during the visit to preserve its beauty and quality.