Alaska Tourism

Located in the western part of the US, Alaska is the largest state of the country.  It is the only non-contiguous state of the US that is separated by 500 miles of Canada (British Columbia) from Washington.  Alaska is one of the breathtaking places to visit in USA for its  boundless wilderness of feral terrain. The beauty of this place lies in its frozen tundras, and the resplendent natural surroundings of Denali region. Alaska is a paradise for the outdoor lover as it fills your heart with natural scenery that includes streams, freshwater lakes, fjords and glaciers. The area abounds in ocean scenery, breathtaking vistas, the auroras and natural wonders.

You can come here to witness the Northern Lights of the Arctic Circle, or fly over the rainforest of Alaska observing the black bears. This USA state spills over with panoramic sights that include the highest peak of North America, Denali, and the glacier ice’s crystalline blue. In the Alaskan Range’s northern part, the key attraction that you must not miss is the Denali National Park that houses energetic huskies, elks, reindeers, and grizzly bears. To witness mind boggling ice scenes and ice-carvings made from 1000 tons of ice, you can come to the Aurora Ice Museum. for those that cannot get over ice can head to the piercing-blue paradise of Mendenhall Ice Caves, under the Mendenhall Glacier.

The interior of Alaska provides the ideal backdrop for adventure all the year round.  You can indulge in alpine Ice-skiing, in the Eklutna Lake; besides river rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in Fairbanks.  This region of extremes swings between demanding winters and warm summers. Thus, Alaska faces the coldest summers, the coldest winters, most freezing days and moderate sunshine.