
The natural beauty and abundant wildlife of
Alaska continue to attract visitors from across the globe.
Alaska is known as the “Last Frontier” and is the largest state in the
United States.
In fact,
Alaska totals one-fifth the size of the entire continental U.S! It is the abundance of protected state and federal land and sheer size of undeveloped territory that offers visitors access to pristine terrain, seemingly untouched by man.
Even the state’s largest city, Anchorage, is a metropolis surrounded by wilderness. Its residents often find themselves host to some of Alaska’s well-known wildlife. It is not uncommon to see moose in the backyard of residential area or even black or brown bear in north and south Anchorage!
When traveling to Alaska, remember that the state is BIG. In fact Alaska is the most northern, western and eastern state in the union. (This is because some of the Aleutian Chain extends into the Eastern Hemisphere.)
The topography varies greatly across the state; south east Alaska is home to natural rainforests, northern Alaska features tundra and frozen ice caps, while southcentral Alaska consist of miles of coastline, stunning mountains and wooded forests. Make sure to allow yourself enough time to enjoy the beauty across the state and to travel from one scenic area to another. Verify travel times with your travel agent or when you reserve accommodations.
When booking your trip to the “Last Frontier” don’t pass by the state’s largest city, Anchorage. Anchorage has numerous scenic beauties, miles of trails and coastline, wildlife viewing opportunities, world-class fishing, cultural museums and unique experiences---all within city limits.
