20 Reasons Why My Heart Will Always Be In Alaska
Wake up in the morning and drink life in. Alaska makes it easy to feel utterly happy and at peace by just submerging yourself in the sole presence of the great outdoors. When you add in awesome people, epic adventures, incredible wildlife, delicious food and glistening natural beauty, it’s easy to fall head over heels in love. Check out these 20 reasons why my heart will always be in Alaska.
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Coffee not needed when you have a view like this to wake up to.
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Now this is the kind of night cap we are okay with getting addicted to.
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Our state sport is filled with so much heart, soul and compassion. We couldn't be prouder if we tried!
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Farmed seafood is sinful in the last frontier. In Alaska, we keep things real. And thanks to some of the most amazing chefs in the world, we are spoiled with unlimited creativity.
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After a long day of fishing for halibut, is there anything better than this? Absolutely not.
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TV not needed when you have these beamers. BOOM!
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The flowers are pretty but the moose... AWE! How can you get mad at a face like that?
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Fireweed brightens up even the darkest of areas and paints Alaska full of hope and happiness.
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Or maybe a little remote island beach volleyball? Sure, why not! Alaska is full of surprises.
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Surfs up, brah! Oh you didn't think Alaska had island life? Pssssht. We basically invented it.
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Get a little wild and crazy for a good cause? Ain't no shame in our game!
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No words to say because our breath is taken away. Every single time.
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And we mean that in the best way possible. Fishing in Alaska is life changing. You will have a hard time fishing anywhere else without thinking about how it was SO MUCH BETTER in Alaska.
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Mountains in Alaska will also ruin you for everywhere else you go in the world. As you can see, there is just no competition whatsoever. Alaska for the win!
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Just when you think you've seen it all, you go up north and fall in love with Alaska all over again.
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It's one big outdoor zoo in Alaska, where the wildlife stay wild, free and oh-so happy!
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Because in Alaska, mixing business with pleasure is just what we do.
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Drive 150 miles or so and get this kind of a view? Um, yes please! Sign us up, STAT!
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More than just the wildlife are "wild" in Alaska. And we freaking love it. All of it.
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Oh, you don't want to move to Alaska because it's too cold and dark? GOOD. More powder for us!
What do you love about the most amazing place in the world (otherwise known as Alaska)?
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