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Exploring Alaska

  • Writer: Erin
    Erin
  • Jan 4, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 30

Tongass National Forest

My favorite place to explore in Alaska is Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness of the Tongass National Forest from brown bear or moose on land or the whales and seals that inhabit these waters. One-fifth of this rugged wilderness is covered by ice, and the rest is harsh mountain terrain.


A long exposure photograph captures the vibrant lights of the Anchorage, Alaska skyline at dusk or night, nestled along a body of water that reflects the city lights. In the background, majestic snow-capped mountains rise under a deep blue, cloudy sky.
Anchorage

Anchorage

All of Alaska's native history is located in the Alaska Native Heritage Center, in Anchorage. You'll be able to explore The Gathering Place for Alaska Native and the Hall of Cultures. Stroll through the exhibits and local vendors displaying handmade crafts and works of art.


A vast panoramic landscape captures the rugged beauty of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. In the foreground, a vibrant green grassy hillside slopes down, with hints of wildflowers. Below, a lush green valley dotted with evergreen trees extends towards a light blue river or lake. In the distance, massive dark blue mountains rise under a bright blue sky filled with scattered white clouds. A small deer-like animal is visible on the right side of the foreground hill.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is the most extensive and most extraordinary of Alaska's sprawling national parks. It contains some of the highest peaks in the US. This mountain range creates a border between Canada and has numerous glaciers, lakes, and mountain streams primed for exploring.


A powerful waterfall, Bridal Veil Falls, cascades down a steep, rocky, and heavily vegetated mountainside in Alaska. The main waterfall plunges down the left side of the image, while another, narrower waterfall is visible further to the right. The rocks are dark and wet, contrasting with the lush green foliage covering the slopes. The sky above is bright and appears overcast, and the bottom of the image shows the edge of a body of water.
Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

The historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad from Skagway provides tours to the top of the mountain pass north of town. Riding up to the pass, you can marvel at the scenery such as Glacier Gorge, Dead Horse Gulch, and Bridal Veil Falls. From the top, take in the view at White Pass at 2,885 feet and see the international boundary between the United States and Canada.

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