Alaska is one of the original places to find Eskimos, even in the modern Alaska it is usual to still see some Eskimos. Alaska is one of the United States greatest vacation destination, you do not want to miss out.

Alaska is the 59^th state in America and used to be owned by the Russian Empire. It was only in 1867 when the US Senate approved the purchase of Alaska. They paid around $7.2 million for the state, which would work out at around $111 million today.

Places to Stay in Alaska

There are loads of places to stay in Alaska from wilderness lodges to modern hotels. The wilderness lodges are the greatest way to get in touch with nature and be able to take in the greatness of the states famous beautiful scenery, the lodges themselves are secluded, luxury and all inclusive, they are great for fishing and outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The hotels range from very basic to the prestige and offer everything you need for the night or weekend. Everything in between, like bed and breakfast and camping spots can be enjoyed all around Alaska as well.

Getting Around Alaska

Getting around Alaska can be fun. As Alaska is the biggest state according to land mass, you have plenty of choice when it comes to traveling. Options include air, water, rail and road. We would recommend that you find something like a base city to stay at and take day trips out by plane and boat, so that you are able to see the most of Alaska.

What to Do

There are plenty of things to do in Alaska, here are a few options that you have:

• Adventure Trips – Alaska has loads of activity centres based all around the state, you can spend a whole day doing something adventurous from hiking on an ice age glacier to dog sledging, climbing rock faces to kayaking rivers. There is plenty to do to suit every ones ability.
• Day Cruises – All day cruises give you the option to see Alaska from a different perspective. With its dramatic mountain scenery, tidewater glaciers and amazing wildlife, you will see whales, seals, sea lions, orcas, sea otters, mountain goats, brown and black bears, puffins and much more.
• Sight Seeing – Sight seeing in Alaska has no bounds, everywhere you go there are sight seeing opportunities, such as whale watching, wildlife and glacier tours to historic towns and gold mines. You will find that there too much to see then you can do.
• Winter Activities – Alaska’s winter activities are amazingly great fun. Alaska runs all year round, but it is during the winter when the real fun begins. There are loads to do from snowboarding and skiing to playing hockey and ice fishing, and when your day is over outside then it only starts inside with amazing food and world class entertainment. Be sure not to miss the Northern Lights.

Alaska is truly an amazing place to go, be it summer or winter, this large state has everything to offer, with all the ingredients to make a unforgettable vacation, which we can say will last in the memories for a life time. The land is beautiful, the atmosphere is electric and the people are fantastic, where else would you really want to be? Nowhere!