Why Alaska
- Winter Sports: Alaska has some of the freshest powder on the mountains for snowboarding, skiing, or snow moiling. You can either go to the resort, follow trails, or go rogue. You have a choice here.
- The Freshest Seafood: And many choices too. From halibut and salmon, to crab, shrimp, clams, and mussels.
- Hiking: There are so many well known trails you can follow or you can make your own. Just be sure to carry bear spray.

- Mountainous Scenery: The state is covered in mountains. Some small enough you can go on day hikes and for the more adventurous, the bigger mountains for long expeditions.
- Sunsets and Sunrises: They change with each season as the sun touches the sea and mountains. My favorite is during the winter with the snow, I describe it as the “cotton candy sky.”

- Craft Beer: Aside from the fresh food we eat, the Alaskans have pride in their beer too. The best way to stay warm in this state is to indulge in some local beer from the breweries that fill this state’s Southern Coast.
- Wild Life: Have your cameras ready, you’re bound to see some wild animals, which include moose, eagles, and whales. If you’re towards the Northern Coast, you might even get lucky enough to spot polar bears, walrus, and seals.
- You Get To Live Off The Grid: Most people come here for the solitude, to live off the land, and to disappear into the great Alaskan wilderness.

- Laid Back Atmosphere: In this state, Alaskans don’t care. They hold this apathetic attitude that lets them enjoy the simplicity of life. To drink, laugh, and dress practical.
- Culture: Alaska has a culture like no other state. You could learn a thing or two from the Alaskans who are native to this part of the country. Those who still follow traditions and the way of life from their ancestors.
- Fishing and Hunting: If you like game meat and fresh seafood, Alaska is the place for you. The majority of the people who live in this state rely on subsistence living.

- Snow: Especially during winter! What better way to spend the holidays than in North Pole, Alaska with Santa and his reindeer.
- Artwork: In rural Alaska, there are so many people who still make art work our of baleen, ivory, and bones. It’s a sustainable way to express creativity.
- Hot Springs: Imagine going to the hot springs surrounded by snow and ice. Your breathe visible, your hair dancing colorful skies. Without fail, you’ll be able to see them during the cold months.
- Motor Sports: There is so much land you can take off in your quad, motor or mountain bike, and snow mobile through the harsh terrain or easy trails.
- Glaciers: They are spotted by hiking, boating, or flying. You decide. Feeling adventurous? Climb them.

- Aviation: Love flying? This state is known for being the biggest “bush country” in the US. Alaska holds the biggest licensed pilots per capita.freezing in seconds, your cheeks kissed by the cold, and yet a great way to stay warm for the winter.
- Aurora Borealis: Alaska is home of the dancing colorful skies.
- Endless Adventures: Need I say more?
- We’re Bigger: Texas has nothing on us.
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Oh wow!! I’m adding Alaska to my bucket list!! 😀
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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You should! It’s unlike any state in the US, especially if you love the outdoors and adventure!
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Alaska looks amazing and is on my list for sure. I’m a trail runner and Alaska = yes.
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Thank you for stopping by! You’d be surprised as to how many people run here! Including in the winter. If you’re in Anchorage, what’s nice is that you can get anywhere in the city through a trail.
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Went on a great trip to Alaska when I was a kid, Denali was AMAZING! Looking forward to going back! Thanks for liking my post on Messy Kitchen Happy Belly!
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It was a great post. Yes! Come back, Alaska is huge, way too much to see! Thank you for stopping by also.
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Alaska does have much to offer. The time I was there in Anchorage it snowed some to provide a little taste of the white fluffiness but I’m glad it didn’t dip into sub-freezing temperatures. I could see the fantastic scenery all around but didn’t have sufficient time to explore much of it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for stopping by. The state is so big, you have to explore in increments.
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I completely agree,I fell in love with Alaska when I visited a couple of years ago, and it is a goal of mine to spend at least 6 months in Alaska exploring and seeing what the last frontier truly is. However, as an Floridian, I will have a big temperature shock.
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At least it’ll be a good break from the humidity! Thank you for stopping by! Alaska is way too big to see at one time. Do it!
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Thank you for reading from my blog. In turn, I have read “About the Girl,” the post on the Liebster Award, and this post about Alaska. My brother-in-law is a chef by avocation (he is trained–he simply doesn’t cook to earn his living). He’ll like to hear about the food you cite. I like the narration. To hear that craft beer is sustaining for life in Alaska is inspiring. So is your concise way of describing the Northern Lights. You capture the essence. Again, thank you. And congratulations on the award!
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Thank you for stopping by. I’m a very descriptive writer. I want people to really feel like they can see it by my writing.
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Convincing 🙂 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by, but it’s so true!
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There is nothing like the inner passage. The trip to Ketchikan to catch float plane is awesome way to view world. I can see why there are so many bush pilots. Once you out of tourist zone it’s literally wild.
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Thank you for stopping by.
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We lived in Alaska for 12 years. We moved to Texas about 6 years ago and you are correct…Texas has NOTHING on Alaska. 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by. Maybe this convinced you to move back to Alaska. Haha. 🙂
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Alaska is definitely on my list! Nice post!
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Thank you. Yes! You should visit, the state is so huge. There is lots to see!
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Fresh seafood under the “cotton candy sky” beneath the mountain, lovely. I would love to go visit Alaska one day. 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by! I think that’s one of my favorite descriptions. Cotton candy skies. 🙂
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Yes definitely. 🙂
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Would never have thought of Alaska, but I am now.
You have put it on my mental map, and one day I will get there.
Thank you
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Well when you do arrive, I hope you have a great adventure filled time. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Seems beautiful!
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It is beautiful! Thank you for stopping by.
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Alaska is definitely on my bucket list and this post made me want to go there right now!! 😊👍🏼
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I hope that one day you make it up to Alaska!
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I plan on visiting Alaska someday! I’d love to fly over where the waters meet, I bet it’s beautiful!
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It is so beautiful. You should definitely come and see Alaska. Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
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No way this is so amazing 💕😢😭
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My husband and I were on a cruise in the Mediterranean. We were on a tour and having lunch with this very young couple. The woman was very quiet and the man did most of the talking. We were chatting about things and I asked them if this was their first cruise? Silly me! It was there 26th cruise or something. They had been all over. Right, having been on 26 cruises you would assume. So then I asked them what their favorite was and without hesitation, they both said – at the same time (remember, the woman was super quiet), “ALASKA!” I know sooooo many people that have been and would love to go back. Your list is even more convincing!
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Thank you for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate it. Alaska is truly an amazing place. If you ever get the chance, you should come and visit!
And 26th cruise?! Whoa, lucky couple!
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My hubby and I have been to Alaska on a cruise, but I would love to go back. Seems it is the favorite of a lot of people! 🙂
I know, huh? 26 cruises. They were so young, too, I don’t know how they could have done that. Perhaps more than one a year!
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