For those of you looking for adventure, it’s hard to beat Alaska–they don’t call it ‘The Last Frontier’ for nothing! Alaska is the largest US State, comprising a total area greater than Texas, California, and Montana altogether, and has a longer coastline than all the other US states combined! Nowhere else will you find such a diverse range of overpowering natural beauty.
The adventure is truly never-ending, from the Misty Fjords and temperate rainforest of Ketchikan to hiking along the forest trails of Denali National Park and flying over the Arctic Circle.
If you’re looking for a place to stay, we highly recommend the Cape Fox Lodge in Ketchikan. This state-of-the-art accommodation provides its visitors with amazing views of the Tongass National Forest and the city of Ketchikan. It is a popular destination for travellers around the globe and is known for its amenities, including its restaurant, which serves local delicacies such as Alaskan Dungeness and King crab.
For a once in a lifetime hiking experience, check out one of the many trails in the state’s Denali National Park. The park contains over 6 million acres of Alaskan wilderness and is home to North America’s highest mountain Denali (formerly Mount McKinley). The reserve is home to a diverse range of protected terrain and animal life. The Alaska Raptor Center is just one of the many groups devoted to rehabilitating and preserving animal life within the park.
Alaska has it all, whether you’re searching for spectacular scenery, wilderness sports, delicious fresh food, or just looking for the northern lights. This gorgeous destination is home to some of the rawest and untouched wilderness on the planet and is a place everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. For more information on this great state, check out the Alaska episode of FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II, available for streaming now at PBS.org.