Alaska Adventure Tourism
Alaska is a great adventure and sightseeing destination for those who love nature’s unspoiled bounties. From tundra wildernesses to Arctic wildlife, Alaska has everything a traveler can ask for and more. That is not all. Alaskan native traditions offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into a time when life was simpler and the human connection to nature much deeper.
Heritage Tours
If you are in Alaska, you should not miss the heritage tours and sightseeing destinations. Once there, you will be introduced to the customs and cultures of native Alaskans. Listen to their folklore, music, and watch their dances, which are a tribute to all that the native Alaskan holds dear – the sea, the rugged mountains and the wildlife that sustained old tribes. You will get a first-hand experience of native culture in the region through museums, shows, and guided tours.
You can also visit old mining towns, established during the Gold Rush. You will discover how the first European prospectors and traders in this place learnt to negotiate against the harsh elements and thrived against great odds.
The Great Wildernesses
Alaska is thinly populated, with Anchorage being the main urban center in the region. The low density of population makes Alaska an ideal tourist getaway – you do not have to worry about walking into crowds of noisy tourists. In the Alaskan wildernesses and nature trails, there is just you and a panorama of natural beauty.
Close to Anchorage are two volcanoes that are, well, smokin’ hot. They spew smoke and lava from time to time, though not enough to pose a danger to the city. Mt. Spurr, Mt. Redoubt, and Mt. McKinley are three of the most well known mountain peaks in Alaska. Your Alaska tour will be incomplete without a hike to the great Alaskan glaciers. They are not very far from Anchorage.
Wildlife
Alaska is home to the great grizzly. Other animal attractions here are black bear, moose, whales, and dozens of bird species. A trip to Alaska is unfinished without a visit to the Alaskan wildlife parks. The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is encircled by the Kenai Mountains and has the Cook Inlet to one side. The Kenai Mountains, towering 6000 feet over the plains, shelter rare bald eagles. Other animals found within the sanctuary are mountain goats, wolves, bears, even caribou.
The Chugach National Forest is known for its natural beauty. Consisting of glaciers, rivers, and the Kenai ranges, the Chugach is a favorite destination for fishing enthusiasts. The Denali National Park is the third major national park in Alaska.
Your trip to the Alaska national parks need not be a single day affair. The parks have lodges run by government as well as private operators. You can book comfortable rooms here and enjoy a stay within the lush surroundings of the national parks.
Another much-loved wild denizen of Alaska is the orca whale. Just off the coast of Anchorage are endless opportunities for observing whales in the waters. You can hire boats or book a place on a ferry tour of the coastline.
Alaska has a lot to offer to travel enthusiasts. So pack your bags and set out on the journey of a lifetime, exploring mountain ranges, volcanic stretches, Arctic wildernesses, glaciers, marine life, and wildlife parks in Alaska.
About the Author
Alaska is the most adventurous destination for nature lovers. For a full Alaska Travel Guide, please visit USA Guide.
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NORTH TO ALASKA BY WAYNE,JOHN (DVD) $19.24 Two gold prospectors in the Alaska of 1900 are battling for gold, land, and the woman they both love. Artist: WAYNE,JOHN Genre: Action/Adventure Rating: NR Release Date: 11MAY2004 |