The Alaska Travel Diary That Is Guaranteed To Cause Severe Daydreaming
By Courtney|Published March 20, 2017
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Courtney
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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.
The mighty Last Frontier is filled with a plethora of phenomenal places that you simply HAVE to see before you die. From major attractions to hidden gems, the 49th state offers more breathtaking natural beauty than anywhere else in the world. Our majestic mountain peaks are guaranteed to ruin you for life. Plus the fierce beauty of our glaciers is like something straight out of a fairy tale. With a variety of spectacular regions all widely different from the next, Alaska is guaranteed to capture your heart and never let it go. Now here’s a little eye-candy to remind you why you need to start planning those summer adventures ASAP.
Tundra hiking on the Aleutian Islands offers views as far as the eyes can see, without a single tree in sight.
Only the most daring mountaineers will be found camping at Ruth Gorge on the Ruth Glacier in Denali National Park, located three vertical miles below the summit of North America's tallest mountain; Denali.
Catching Alaska's adorable wildlife living freely in their natural element is a treasure that locals and visitors alike hold near and dear to their hearts.
Mount Foraker is a 17,400-foot tall mountain located in the central Alaska Range of Denali National Park, approximately 14 miles southwest of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America.
Watching humpback whales plunging out of the peaceful seas in Kenai Fjords National Park is a truly captivating experience that will leave you gasping for air.
They say that Denali and the entire Alaska Range creates its weather system, and these massive cloud formations slowly lifting and circulating around the mountain tops is all the (ominous) proof that we need.
When visitors travel from all around the world to view Alaska's 616 named glaciers, this is precisely the kind of larger-than-life magic that they can expect to see.
Paragliding over Alaska's infamous Turnagain Arm is not for the faint of heart, but it is certainly a surefire way to make an adrenaline junkie one happy camper.
Fierce fireweed with views of the Mount Iliamna stratovolcano is a picturesque summertime sight that you'll only experience on The Kenai, Alaska's Playground.
When the insanely beautiful colors of Alaska's fall foliage collides with cool cloud formations and colorful sunset vibes, the end result is an electrifying scene.
