The 20 Most Ridiculous Questions Tourists Have Ever Asked About Alaska
By Courtney|Updated on December 23, 2020(Originally published December 17, 2020)
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
Oh, tourists – how we love em’ so! They are wide-eyed, bushy-tailed and full of jaw-dropping questions that have us second guessing whether or not they are smarter than a 4th grader. Although we speculate that many tourists leave their logic at home and forget to pack their common sense, if it wasn’t for all those crazy questions we wouldn’t have something highly entertaining to talk about around the campfire. Check out the 20 most ridiculous things people ask about Alaska (and get ready to laugh out loud).
1. Where can I exchange US currency for Alaskan money? Or do you take American money?
Alaskan exchange rate: you give me $100, I give you $20. Yeah, were really hoping the American dollar becomes more valuable someday too. Never quit holding out hope! It’s silly how many people don’t realize that Alaska is a part of the United States.
For the ten millionth time, they DO NOT COME OUT AT A SCHEDULED TIME. And, scene! Life in Alaska is never boring, but we do get bored of this question!
Not sure, you might want to call Mrs. Palin for that answer! One of the myths of Alaska is that you can see Russia. But only if you were way out on Little Diomede Island, which most people aren’t.
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4. What is the elevation from here (as the cruise ship sits docked in Juneau)?
Yes. Trained by one selected fish (known as the King of the river) that also speaks English and comes to the corporate office one a month to discuss strategy. WOW! They are so well trained!
If you must ask, a glacier cleaning specialist comes out weekly and gives it a good scrub-a-dub. C'mon people! This is one that most people should know, it shouldn’t come as a surprise.
7. What time do the whales come out at Beluga Point?
Unless you want us to tell you "11pm" when you ask the question at 2pm in the afternoon, just don't ask. It's wildlife people. Get a clue! No one can predict when the wildlife come out!
8. Where do they take all the animals when the park closes for the winter?
Hmm, we'll have to check our sources. Anyone here know who was the last to pick the mountain up from the ground and weigh it? Anyone? No takers? Surprising.
10. I heard mosquitoes here are the size of eagles. Is that true?
Lovely sparkling (scentless) frost flowers! But if you want a bouquet, you might be out of luck. Well, at least if you try to take it outside. If you keep it on your porch you may just succeed.
13. Is Mt. Denali open to everybody, or just to tourists?
Um... we'll just give you this cute little stuffed penguin and then hopefully all your expectations of Alaska will be magically fulfilled. Who’s going to tell them that penguins don’t live in Alaska?
Maybe you should have asked that question before you stepped on board? Hold on tight! Gravel, ice, water... our planes can land just about anywhere, and you’re in for a wild ride!
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19. Why do people always say the mud is so dangerous here? It doesn’t look bad at all.
Oh it doesn't look so bad. But go take just one step and you'll probably need us to wipe up your tears after you pee your pants from being so scared. The best thing we can compare it to is quicksand, except the tide comes up, and you’re stuck. This is not a fun situation to be in.
20. Don’t those barrels make a lot of noise when going through the pipeline? I bet the wildlife get annoyed.
Oh yeah, super annoyed. Mad eye rolls and everything. Those barrels are pretty loud, and obviously their weird shape makes tons of noise.
Have you ever been asked any other ridiculous questions from tourists? We love our tourists but they sure are funny once they get in vacation mode! What did you think of this list of things people ask about Alaska? Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below!