What's so special about Alaska?
ONCE YOU GO.....YOU WILL KNOW!
The scenery is spectacular, but I guess there are mountains and pine trees to be found in almost all states. Friendly people are everywhere too. Waterfalls and blooming meadows, pretty common. So let's see what else Alaska has to offer the not so avid traveler. Glaciers! Tidewater and freshwater Glaciers! Glacier Bay alone has 26 glaciers flowing into a single bay. The fjords are on par with Norway. Mt McKinley at 20,320 feet is North America's tallest mountain, located in Denali National Park which is almost walking distance to the Arctic Circle, a mere 200 miles. What about grizzly bears? Add some cubs, and a fast running river with salmon jumping into the waiting paws of a few dozen bears. Whales, puffins and sea lions? Eagles? Caribou & Moose? Not into wildlife? How about some wild nightlife? You can spend a night at The Ice Hotel and Museum. What an adventure that would be.
How about Chena Hot Springs, The Ice Hotel AND The Aurora Borealis-The Northern Lights What's the big deal about the Northern Lights? Have you ever seen them? I haven't seen them in person YET! But I will some day. That alone is enough to keep me going back. Check out this photo taken at EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska by Senior Airman Joshua Strang. Most people will never see anything like this in person. I wonder what it's like at Ester Dome on a crisp clear night silently waiting, patiently watching, praying for them to make an appearance.
The ultimate experience for me would be watching the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of the Chena Hot Springs, with my husband and a steaming mug of coffee (ok maybe just a touch of Bailey's.) The lights appear most frequently during the spring and fall equinox, March 22 and September 22 on a new moon. They say if you stay at least 3 days you have an 80% chance of seeing them and the hotels will give you a wake up call when they appear. Our anniversary is March 21st, but my husband HATES to be cold. I HATE to be hot. He wants fire and I want ice. Opposites attract.
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I would love to visit Alaska! I am such a sucker for wildlife, mountains, and the great outdoors! My husband and I have discussed taking a cruise that also allows you to have days off on land. What would you consider the best time of year to visit Alaska?
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I would wholeheartedly concur that Alaska has so much to offer. Although most northern latitude countries potentially offer an “Alaska-type” experience, I enjoy travel to Alaska because the location is (obviously) still within the United States. Consequently, the types of services available are generally similar to those found “at home”. Lastly, I agree that everyone should include seeing the northern lights on their “bucket list”. This natural phenomenon is something one will never forget!
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