Alaska offers incredibly diverse and enjoyable experiences for those who seek for something special. Snowy mountains, seacoast glaciers, stunning National Parks, brown bears, soaring eagles; so completely untouched wilderness and freedom. Alaska is a great destination for adventurers and ecotourists. If you go to Alaska, it is recommended to have an active adventure instead of visiting some places by bus, and that’s all. You can feel the spirit of this awesome state only by experiencing the encounter with the unspoiled nature. The largest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley, located in...

Many people seem to overlook travel to Alaska when thinking about US vacation spots and for those with a sense of advanture you shouldn’t! Alaska has a bounty of things to see and do for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. It is a destination that holds multiple views…those seeing from one of the cruise ships see one part while those exploring the back country see something quite different. Wildlife videographer Mike Mitten warns among the dangers in Alaska the biggest is not moose and grizzly bears. The biggest threat is hypothermia – and lack of preparation! Alaska adventure...

Adventure awaits in America’s last great frontier. Every one of Alaska’s 586,000 square miles invites you to its own extraordinary adventure. Rich in wildlife, this great frontier is home to more animals than people. Its magnificent scenery inspires awe in the beholder. So an Alaska vacation is your passport to a thrilling adventure. Alaska’s National Parks Alaska is home to 8 national parks. These parks occupy one-half of the land area in the U.S. national park system. So, an Alaska vacation would not be complete without a visit to at least one of these parks. Each park has is own...

Alaska is a fantastic region; not only for fishing enthusiasts but for nature lovers from all over the world. It is said that when USA purchased Alaska from Russia many, many years ago, it made the best bargain ever. And people who lives there or has been there will understand why. This territory is famous all over the world for it’s hunting and fishing capabilities, it’s purity and cleanness and it’s wild and exotic nature sceneries. Alaska fishing camps are available in plenty that serve as an excellent entertainment and sports center for those who are inclined to fishing. Some...

There is a multitude of summer things to do in Alaska. Summers in the Last Frontier mean all the best adventure and nature trips. With its midnight sun firing up the heat, Alaska cordially invites you to get out and explore all the outdoor activities that are sure to pump up your veins with adrenaline rush. All the fascinating things to do in Alaska can be found nowhere else but outdoors. Engage yourself in multiple sports with the entire state as your playground. There are so many ways to test your physical limits – kayaking, rafting, hiking, glacier trekking and even ice climbing. This trip...

Several years ago, my family and I were given the rare opportunity to go to Denali National Park in Alaska. It was without a doubt, the most incredibly beautiful park we had ever seen. In Denali National Park lies the most comprehensive natural beauty and wilderness paradise that ever existed. Denali is perhaps one of the last bastions of wilderness and wildlife that literally thrive in this unspoiled region of the world. Denali Park was originally established back in 1917 and is home to the highest mountain in North America, Mount Mc Kinley. Denali is also one of the largest parks in the U.S. being...

Alaska is a pure beauty country. A trip to the areas with glaciers can be dangerous as mosquitoes tend to fly into your mouth since it is open in wonder all of the time. Maybe you’re just bored to death and you want to experience more of life. Have no fear? No need to travel across the globe to taste adventure in the wilds of Africa or the rain-forests of South America. Why should you when you’ve got Alaska. Alaska? The 49th state and fondly were known as the Land of the Midnight Sun and The Last Frontier. Most people believe that Alaska, a name which comes from an Aleut word meaning...

If you have an RV and are looking for a campground with beautiful views of an ocean bay and snow capped mountains, try Homer Alaska – Heritage RV Park, Oceanview RV Park and Desert Inn and RV Park are three campgrounds that should fit the bill, all having beautiful views of Kachemak Bay with the Kenai Mountains in the background. The town of Homer is a scenic, small seaside community that has about 4,000 residents and another 8,000 beyond the city limits. In addition to the downtown area of Homer, a unique attraction is Homer Spit. The “Spit” is a long, narrow finger of land jutting...

Six months ago, one of my best friends called me to announce that she was going to visit Alaska and participate in a hiking group adventure! I admired her enthusiasm and her ability to overcome with ease any usual reservations one would experience when thinking of exploring an unknown land surrounded by strangers. Although my schedule did not allow me to accept her invitation and join this one-in-a-lifetime excursion, I decided to research on the opportunities Alaska gives to interested individuals and why would it pay off for someone to spend his or her summer vacations on a snow land. Located on the...