For sure, Alaska is one of the most beautiful places on our Earth. If you decide to make it your next travel destination, consider starting it from Anchorage and then get around by car. Certainly, you can choose railroad, but it’s rather costly and you cannot make a stop whenever you like and enjoy stunning nature. The only thing is that roads are quite rare in some places, so if you keep particular place in your mind ask first, can you get there by car or train as in some cases light planes are the only mode of transport. Also you can choose one of popular cruises and watch spectacular fjords, forests and mountains.

Alaska is the largest USA state and the only place where you can find unspoiled wilderness. Even though Alaska has attracted thousands of people searching for fur, gold or fishing, this place is still rather not populated.

Wilderness is everywhere in Alaska. Arrive to airport of Anchorage and you can easily see moose or grizzly crossing the road or wolves near the cafe. It’s rather scary in the very beginning, but soon you understand only in Alaska animals and people live together in tight connection. Anchorage is the biggest city in Alaska which population is a quarter of million of people and almost a half of the state population.

Alaska is full of National Parks such as Denali National Park where you can find absolutely magnificent McKinley - the highest mountain in whole North America. In all, this state contains 17 of the 20 highest peaks in the US, so all mountain lovers will be absolutely satisfied. All others will definitely like several miles wide glaciers, huge icebergs and endless tundra sometimes mixed with spruce forests. If you like active vacations, salmon fishing, hiking, kayaking, dog mushing and cross-country skiing will leave unforgettable memories. Also it’s the only place where you can observe wild nature.
If you think it’s cold in Alaska during whole year, you’re mistaken. In summer only tops of mountains are covered with snow and you can go outside wearing T-short.
Although Alaska is considered an expensive place, vast majority of travelers say it’s worth every dollar.

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