Alaska: Mountains Ahead!

miércoles, 26 de abril de 2017

Alaska: Mountains Ahead!

Discover some interesting facts about this northern state.

There are certain destinations made for tourists who love to explore and venture into different landscapes while sightseeing the beauty that surrounds them: places such as Alaska give off this particular feeling of wanting to go on an adventure. This state is located in the northwest extremity of North America and is the largest state in the United States by total area.

Alaska has a huge amount of lakes (more than three million), which makes it a state where fishing it’s very rewarding and profitable (its main export product its seafood). Oil and gas industries dominate the Alaskan economy, as 80% of the state’s revenues are derived from the extraction of petroleum. The glaciers cover most of the tidal zone of Alaska, making it one of the places with the most glaciers in the world.

Tourism is also very profitable in Alaska, and most of the visit consists of trips to the natural spots of interest, like the Denali National Park or the Kenai Fjords National Park. The Alaska Peninsula features many active volcanoes. Also, one of the world’s largest tides occurs in the Turnagain Arm. Another interesting fact about Alaska is the culture of the natives that dates from thousands of years before the arrival of European people to the area. In the Aleutian Islands, you can find the Aleut’s people, who keep their traditions in order to maintain a healthy relationship with their environment.

The lower temperatures, mountains, volcanoes, and parks are just a tiny part of what Alaska has to offer for tourists and adventurers, it’s your job to venture in this cold region from the United States. If you’re willing to try this destination, make sure you choose the date and contact with Cruise Planners – Jason Hantman, to get the most profit out of this trip.