| Alaska is a must destination for the adventurous | | | | downtown this hotel has a heavy nautical theme that |
| traveler. In addition the popular glaciers that everyone | | | | also offers a variety of amenities. For the best in |
| sees on a cruise there are other recreational activities | | | | service and luxury this is the place to stay. |
| that you can find and enjoy in Alaska. The Sitka | | | | When it comes to scenic travel the best options is the |
| National Historic Park can be found in Juneau. In central | | | | Seward Highway/Alaska Railroad which runs from |
| Alaska there is the Denali National Park which is world | | | | Anchorage to Seward. The railroad passes alongside |
| renowned and is linked to Anchorage by one of the | | | | the Chugach Mountains and over the water of the |
| greatest scenic railroads in the world. | | | | Turnagain Arm. You can see Dall sheep, mountain |
| The most well known feature in Alaska is located in | | | | goats, beluga whales, salmon and other animals while |
| Juneau, the Glacier Bay National Park. Visitors come to | | | | taking this railroad through the country side. |
| this park for such outdoor activities as fishing, camping, | | | | Although if traveling by car is more your thing then |
| hiking and rafting. Although for those who prefer indoor | | | | there is the Denali Highway. This path goes east-west |
| activities there is the Alaska State Museum in town | | | | through the Alaskan Range which terrain as beautiful |
| which shows the history of Alaska along with the | | | | as that found in the Denali National Park. You will see |
| Russian and American influences. Nearby there is the | | | | breathtaking views and a number of wildlife while on |
| historic town of Sitka which has the Sheldon Jackson | | | | this trip. |
| Museum which is the oldest in Alaska. | | | | If viewing animals is more of your style then there is |
| The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage which actually | | | | Katmai National Park which has wooden platforms |
| has half of the total population of the entire state. | | | | where you can watch brown bears congregate for |
| There are some interesting historical museums | | | | the salmon runs in July and September from just a |
| including the Anchorage Museum of History and Art | | | | few yards away to get a personal experience. For the |
| and the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. The city | | | | water minded there is Frederick Sound which has |
| also features the impressive Alaska Zoo and the | | | | extremely reliable whale sighting each summer. You |
| Chugach State Park which is ideal for hiking, skiing, | | | | can get up close and personal with whales in a small |
| camping and climbing or just about anything the | | | | boat out of Petersburg. In 1995 they even had an |
| adventurous traveler wants to do. | | | | incident where a whale jumped into the boat of the |
| When it comes to accommodations the Hotel Captain | | | | whale watchers. |
| Cook is an excellent option in Anchorage. Located in | | | | |