| When you think of traveling to Alaska, you | | | | willing to guide while you're there. |
| may think only of cruise lines, salmon | | | | |
| spawning, and whale watching, but Alaska is | | | | Another great reason to visit Alaska is all |
| an awesome place to visit whether you arrive | | | | of the outdoor activities readily available |
| via cruise ship, private car, or plane. | | | | for all skill levels. You can hike the |
| Activities for visitors are many, and their | | | | Harding Ice Field which is a glacier 1/2 a |
| variety may surprise you. | | | | mile deep and bigger than Rhode Island, you |
| | | | can take a river float trip, white water |
| Obviously one great reason to visit Alaska is | | | | raft, take sea kayaks out around Kodiak, |
| to watch the wildlife. Beyond the well known | | | | hike, hunt, ski, canoe, mountaineer, or even |
| whales, salmon, and bears, there are many | | | | scuba dive. |
| opportunities to see moose, lynx, wolves, | | | | |
| dall sheep, caribou, fox, coyotes, and more | | | | If you prefer time learning about the unique |
| on land. You may take a guided tour or head | | | | historical and cultural aspects of Alaska, |
| to a wildlife refuge to see these animals, or | | | | there are plenty of opportunities for such |
| you might just come across them in the | | | | experiences. Many varied tours are offered |
| course of your planned activities. Sea life | | | | around the state featuring native traditions |
| is also abundant around the coasts, | | | | and history such as totem poles, native |
| especially in the many fjords around the | | | | handiwork and crafts, blanket toss, native |
| Kenai Peninsula. These under-water valleys, | | | | dancing and music, and various festivals. |
| carved by glaciers that are still "calving" | | | | There are museums and cultural centers |
| are home to many species including sea | | | | throughout the area including those centered |
| otters, puffins, sea lions, kittiwakes, | | | | on Alaska's WWII activity, archaeological |
| humpback and orca whales, harbor seals, | | | | discoveries, the Alaskan Pipeline, the arts, |
| oyster catchers and more. Bird watchers will | | | | and Alaskan Aviation. Additionally, you can |
| find many beautiful species spend time in | | | | learn about and experience Alaska's gold rush |
| Alaska, but may be particularly interested in | | | | days at many camps and tours centered on the |
| the migrating shore birds in Homer or the | | | | subject. |
| snow geese in the Kenai River Flats. | | | | |
| | | | As you can see from the above 4 reasons, |
| To get closer to the wildlife, you may want | | | | Alaska is a great destination for your next |
| to test your hand at Alaska's fabled fishing. | | | | trip. Whether you cruise there or use some |
| Charter boats, fish camps, guided float | | | | other form of transportation, you will be |
| trips, and wilderness lodges specializing in | | | | pleasantly surprised by the variety of |
| fishing opportunities abound and offer year | | | | activities and people you will find there. |
| round fishing for Halibut, Rainbow Trout, | | | | You'll be amazed at the abundant wildlife and |
| Steelhead, and 5 Salmon species, and those | | | | its accessibility. You won't be able to |
| are just in the waters around Kodiak! You | | | | believe you didn't go sooner. So plan your |
| won't have any trouble finding some of the | | | | adventure in Alaska, and have a great time! |
| best fishing you've ever tried or someone | | | | |