Experience the Great Outdoors on your Vacation to Alaska
May 20th, 2008 by Jimmy
There are few places in the United States that can boast as much natural beauty and Alaska, and when it comes to untamed natural beauty, this state wins hands down. From magnificent snow capped mountains to serene lakes full of salmon, Alaska offers an outdoor vacation that’s hard to beat.
If you’re flying into Alaska, your main choices are Anchorage in the south of the state or Fairbanks in the north. One way of getting the best from your time in Alaska is to fly into one of the airports and out of the other. Then you have a choice of you’ll get from one to other, and part of your vacation will be traveling in the direction of your return airport – this can be by car or train. For added adventure, you can take the train from Anchorage to Fairbanks (or vice versa) – this journey of just under 350 miles will give you not only breathtaking views of Mt. McKinley, crosses the 700ft Mears Memorial bridge and clings to the side of Nenana River Canyon, but it also takes you across Hurricane Gulch – 918ft wide! This is a train journey you won’t ever forget!
Sports and leisure opportunities abound in Alaska, whether you prefer to go backpacking in Denali National Park, or dog mushing near Fairbanks, you’ll find something new to experience – note however that if you intend to spend the night camping in Denali National Park you will need to make a reservation to do so as the park has strict monitoring processes in place. Fishing, canoeing on the lakes, photographing the natural wildlife, and panning for gold offer more sedate past-times. You’ll even find you can have a round of golf or two if you’re missing your usual tee-time! On the other side of the scale, extreme sports – such as rock climbing, heli-skiing, rafting etc are also available for those who enjoy the thrill and adventure involved.
Alaska has a lot more to offer than snow and ice. A vacation here will leave you wishing you had longer to spend in the state, and planning your return visit.
When I hear “Alaska” I always think of a cold place. Tell me is Alaska as beautiful as some people say? I’ve never been abroad, and would one day like to travel a bit.
I have always wanted to go to Alaska, this post has been so informative. Thanks!
I’m planning a trip to Alaska next year. Great article!
Alaska would be a fun place to visit. I don’t know how well their tourism is set up, from what I heard there is not a lot of friendly areas to go fishing and hunting. I heard many places in Canada are actually the same experience but are set up in a way that you have guides etc.
Alaska is often looked past as a travel destination, despite all it has to offer, especially outdoor and extreme activities. I think they need a better marketing campaign to help get the message out there.
Being in the landscape industry I’ve traveled to many places to do curbing. I did a job up in Alaska once and absolutely fell in love. Denali National Park, as you mention, is a great place for camping!
I totally agree with you about Alaska. Of course, I’ve never been there personally, but I have a few friends that have been on vacation there and I have read a lot about Alaska. My wife and I just the other day was talking about going there via a cruise in the summer.
I have spent a weekend in Alaska with some friends of mine. It was a very nice stay. The cold was a bit different but it wasn’t too hard to get used to.
wow!
Alaska seems realy wonderful to visit. i’ll note to my travel plan.
thx for the idea!
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My mother had a road trip with her friends to Alaska when she was younger, and I have always wanted to travel there. Sounds simply wonderful.
Hi,
This is really interesting post. I never visit alaska but I heard that It is also beautiful place. Nice Post.
Taking a boat trip on Kenai river also would be a nice choice.
Vacation to Alaska looks so cool literally. Hope I can get here someday. Anyone have any recommendations?
It’s funny my friend from work just got back from Alaska and said it just like in your post….unforgettable, beautiful trip. I’ve never gone on a real outdoors trip before and I said if I ever did it would be in a cool climate. Alaska will definitely be at the top of my list of places to visit!
I’m from Indonesia, my country has a lot of outdoor tour.. come to my city, Yogyakarta..
alaska ,new york are really lovely places …. well anyhow alaska can really make a romantic outing