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One of the least populated and most beautiful of the 50 states of America, Alaska is an isolated state located in the far north-western region of the North American continent, beyond the vastness of the Yukon and tucked away against the Bering Sea. Home to some of the most beautiful natural parks in the US, and with some of the most vibrant wildlife scenes in the country, Alaska boasts a broad variety of activities for visitors, from camping and hiking to fishing or simply relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of the land at one of the National Parks or an exclusive lodge.
For years, Alaska was viewed as a frozen wasteland, barren and unworthy of attention. At the time it was purchased from the Russians back in 1867 by Secretary of State William H. Seward, the state was nicknamed “Seward’s Folly”, until it become one of the US’s most valuable assets in terms of gold and oil. In the mid 20th century the state began to transform from simple wasteland into vast natural resource mine, although this has had its own set of downsides as well.
While accessible for all levels of travelers, the remoteness of the state, combined with the exclusive nature of the resorts and otherwise, makes for an exceptionally expensive trip. Alaska is not a budget destination, not by any means. Getting there either requires several days by ferry, a week on the highways through the vast open spaces of Canada, or a fairly expensive plane ticket. But for sheer natural beauty, Alaska is one of the ultimate destinations. From Glacier Bay National Park, complete with rugged mountains, glaciers, coastlines against the ocean, and plenty of lakes and rivers, to places like the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, called the mountain kingdom of North America, the majestic beauty of Alaska’s landscapes is second to none, and well worth spending the extra few dollars to come see.
For years, Alaska was viewed as a frozen wasteland, barren and unworthy of attention. At the time it was purchased from the Russians back in 1867 by Secretary of State William H. Seward, the state was nicknamed “Seward’s Folly”, until it become one of the US’s most valuable assets in terms of gold and oil. In the mid 20th century the state began to transform from simple wasteland into vast natural resource mine, although this has had its own set of downsides as well.
While accessible for all levels of travelers, the remoteness of the state, combined with the exclusive nature of the resorts and otherwise, makes for an exceptionally expensive trip. Alaska is not a budget destination, not by any means. Getting there either requires several days by ferry, a week on the highways through the vast open spaces of Canada, or a fairly expensive plane ticket. But for sheer natural beauty, Alaska is one of the ultimate destinations. From Glacier Bay National Park, complete with rugged mountains, glaciers, coastlines against the ocean, and plenty of lakes and rivers, to places like the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, called the mountain kingdom of North America, the majestic beauty of Alaska’s landscapes is second to none, and well worth spending the extra few dollars to come see.