Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Get To Know More About Alaska Adventures

By Gwen Lowe


Engaging in Alaska adventures will give you a unique experience. Alaska is a great state with various tourism activities that will definitely leave participants thrilled. From stunning geography, climate to wonderful people and culture, one will enjoy an experience in this State hard to find anywhere else. Here is a quick look at the various adventurous activities visitors can engage in.

Alaska is a U. S. State at the north-west end of the continent of North America. By area, it is the largest state in the United States. Among the 50 states in the U. S., it has the smallest population density. The bulk of its economy includes fishing, natural gas, and oil industries. These resources are abundant in this state. Aside from these, tourism is another vital part of its economy.

This North American State has a long coastline; it is longer than the combined coastline of all the remaining states. It has a high number of active volcanoes found in the coastal regions and the Aleutians. The volcano with the perfect cone, which is even more symmetrical than Mount Fuji in Japan, is found on Unimak Island (the largest island among the Aleutian islands).

The diversity and abundance of the Alaskan wildlife are extraordinary. The mammals that can be found here include: the Black bear, the Polar bear, the Brown bear, the Caribou, the Bison, the Mountain Goat, the Moose, the Orca, the Dall sheep, and so forth. There is also a variety of fish and birds which includes: the White fish, the Longnose Sucker, the Pacific Hake, the Rockfish, the Northern Hawk Owl, the Snow Bunting, the Sandhill Crane, Lapland Longspur, among others.

An Alaskan adventure will never be complete without the experience of fishing in this place; for Alaska is a popular fishing destination because of its many rivers and lakes, and the long coastline. Alaska offers several types of fishing, and the two most popular are halibut and salmon fishing. Fish that can be caught in this place are: Trout, Northern Pike, Grayling, Arctic Char, Doll, and Varden.

A great Alaskan adventure would include hunting. This is because the place is a great hunting destination with hunters from different parts of the world coming over to hunt game animals like the mountain goat, caribou, black bear, brown bear, and the moose. Some of the largest game animals in the world such as the moose and brown bear are found here. This makes the State a popular hunting destination. Hunting licenses, game tags, and knowledge of the laws and regulations of the area are needed to participate in an Alaskan hunt.

Besides the many fun activities and sights described above, one would also want to visit during some of their cultural events held annually. These are full of display of the Alaskan culture, giving visitors a better feel of this beautiful state. Some popular annual events to look out for include the Alaskan Hummingbird Festival, the Stikine River Birding Festival, World Art Championships at the Fairbanks, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and Blueberry Festival, among others. This Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicks off in Archorage and finishes at Nome.

A person going on an Alaskan adventure will surely appreciate its geography, wildlife, culture, and people. These are just some of the many things a person can experience in this magnificent state. An Alaskan adventure is something a person would not want to miss.




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