Alaska mountains provide scenery and serenity
ALASKA, YUKON TERRITORY, WESTERN CANADA
Planning a vacation and looking for something truly unique and breathtaking? Consider visiting the great State of Alaska, the Yukon Territory and Western Canada. For an outdoor sports enthusiast, history buff, nature lover, wildlife observer or individual seeking an adventure, this region of the world is for you.
Alaska and the Yukon Territory are proud owners of the history, artifacts and vital energy that lingers from the Klondike Gold Rush. A reality for those who live there or for anyone whose ancestors who did; a story from our history books for the rest of us. Dive into their past and imagine the strength and endurance it took to survive the elements.
Alaska and Canada also share incredible scenery comprised of majestic mountain ranges, glaciers in motion, tranquil lakes, babbling brooks, death defying white water rapids, amazing wildlife and a light show in the winter provided by the Northern Lights that will leave you speechless. Where else can you find such a diverse landscape to indulge in your favorite outdoor sports or practice your photography?
“To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.” – John Muir
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ALASKA AND CANADA: THE EPITOME OF ADVENTURE
Snow skiing, snow boarding, white water rafting, kayaking and hiking are all heightened in this land. All of your senses will be kicked into high gear while doing the sport you love. Dog sledding on a glacier, something you can’t do just anywhere, is truly a fun, romantic adventure no one should pass up if they can squeeze it into their vacation or honeymoon!
For water lovers who need a break from rafting or kayaking, there are opportunities for wildlife and glacier cruises as well as salmon and halibut fishing.
Flight seeing and rail tours are two other great adventures to experience. They require less athletic ability, but still offer a great thrill for people of all ages. And if you simply need a break from activity, consider the local museums and learn about the history of Alaskan natives, gold mining and the TransAlaska Pipeline.
FACTS ABOUT ALASKA
- Alaska’s land area consists of 586,412 square miles, making it more than twice the size of Texas and equivalent to 1/5 the size of the entire United States!
- Of America’s 20 highest peaks, Alaska proudly boasts having 17 of them with Mt. McKinley as the highest peak in the United States at 20,320 feet!
- Alaska is also home to more than 70 active volcanoes and 100,000 glaciers (that cover approximately 30,000 square miles)!
FACTS ABOUT CANADA
- Canada is the world’s second largest country (Russia is the largest), and has the longest coastline with oceans on 3 sides: the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean!
- Canada’s highest peak is Mt. Logan in the Yukon Territory reaching 5,959 meters!
- Canada is one of the largest mining nations in the world and is the third largest diamond producing nation in the world!
Take a sneak peek of the amazing country and adventure that awaits you…we have gathered some exciting links here of where to stay and things to do from rail tours, cruises, glacier adventures, whitewater rafting, fishing, dog sledding, etc. along with a few other suggestions as well!
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