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world thinks it's part of Canada and the other half thinks it's
just a big block of ice. Well, hold on to your fur coats because
there is more to see and do in Alaska than you know. For
starters there's Kenai Fords National Park. Here you can go on a
sightseeing cruise to visit some glaciers and see some marine
wildlife. The ship sails out of Seward. The park is just 130
miles south of Anchorage. It is made of a range of coastal
mountains which slowly sink into the ocean, transforming its
former glacial valleys into long fjords with rocky and steep
walls. Photos just don't do it justice. You have to see it in
person.
While we're on the subject of parks, there's also Denali
National Park & Preserve. It features North America's highest
mountain, 20,320-foot tall Mount McKinley. The park is more than
6 million acres. Now THAT is a huge park. It comes complete with
a sub arctic ecosystem featuring such animals as grizzly bears,
wolves, Dall sheep, and moose.
Then there's the Alaska Sealife Center. It's a non profit marine
science facility dedicated to understanding and maintaining the
integrity of the marine ecosystem. In other words, they're doing
everything they can to see that the fish don't end up belly up.
Alaska Fishing Lodge: The Nature s AbodeRecreation is an important aspect in the life of human beings. Anglers represent the major group of leisure seekers, and have a determined advantage over the other groups who make use of nature s wonderful creatures and elements for food. Consequently, the popularity of fishing in many areas had continuously dominated the society. That is why along with its series of activities, people now realize the need for fishing lodges especially in places where fishing activities seem to never end. Among all fishing lodges available in the industry today, the Alaska Fishing Lodges are among the most tr ..
Speaking of fish, if you're into that sort of thing, there's the
Homer Spit Fishing Hole. Here you can fish for kings and silvers
right off the bank of the Homer Spit.
Then there's the Ididaride Dog Sled Tours in Seward, Alaska.
Here you'll find three generations of top-20 Iditarod racers and
fourteen generations of champion sled dogs. It was founded by
Dan Seavey Sr. in 1965. His oldest son Mitch took over the
racing program in 1982.
For those looking to get a bit of an education there's the UAF
Institute of Marine Science Seward Marine Center which is a unit
in the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and
Ocean Sciences. Yes, there is a lot of education in Alaska about
Marine life. Considering fishing is one of their main industries
it certainly makes sense. The park was established as Mt.
McKinley National Park on 26 February, 1917. The original park
was designated a wilderness area and incorporated into Denali
National Park and Preserve in 1980. The Park was designated an
international biosphere reserve in 1976.
2006 Alaska King Salmon Fishing ReportGreat News for Alaska King Salmon fishermen. The Nushagak river
is one of the most famous salmon fisheries in the world, yet
many sportsmen have yet to hear about it. Known for the largest
King Salmon runs anywhere in the world, anglers are discovering
that a trip to this angler s paradise means angling
opportunities that go far beyond an angler s expectations. The
Nushagak is a salmon fishery beyond belief, with 90,000 to
150,000 king salmon from 15 to 50 pounds returning each year. It
is not uncommon to hook over 40 king salmon in a day. In 2006,
according to the Alaska Fish & Game ..
Believe it or not, people DO have fun in Alaska. It's not just
all ice and snow. There is a nightlife that would give any city
a run for it's money.
One of the hottest spots in Alaska is "Club Oasis" located on
Seward Highway. Here you'll find live music, great drinks and no
cover charge. This is where those wild Alaskans really let their
hair down.
Then there's Chilkoot Charlie's in Anchorage, Alaska where
you'll find the famous Bird House Bar, great drinks, music, wild
women and non stop fun. You can even cater private parties here.
Yes, Alaska certainly is more than just a chunk of frozen
wasteland. When you're in the neighborhood stop on by. You may
not want to leave.
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