Alaska is the largest and lies in the northern most part of USA. Alaska lies in the extreme north-west of the North American subcontinent. The name Alaska means great land in the language of the Aleuts. There are plenty of captivating tourist attractions in Alaska.
Listed below are the most popular tourist spots in Alaska:
The Kenai Peninsula to the south of Anchorage is one of the popular excursion and holiday destinations in Alaska. The larger settlements on the peninsula are the Homer, Seward and Kenai. Seward is a fishing port and is also the terminus of the Alaska Railroad. This is an ideal place for birdwatchers to observe many species of birds.
In the northern part of the Alaska Range is the Denali National Park. It is the second largest National Park in the United States. The region is a fabulous tourist destination by its wide river valleys, tundra and high alpine ranges of mountains from which glaciers flow down. In the south-west of the park is majestic Mount McKinley (20,320 ft), the highest mountain in the United States of America.
Denali in Alaska is the home of grizzly bears, wolves, reindeer, elk and other animals. More than 167 species of birds are found in Denali National Park.
The Wrangell-St Elias National Park is the largest and most magnificent of the National Parks of Alaska, with nine of the 16 highest peaks in the United States. This grandiose mountain region on the frontier with Canada contains numerous glaciers, lakes and mountain streams and is home to a rich variety of wild life. It is superb country for climbers, walkers and water sports enthusiasts.
Located in Denali National Park and Preserve, Mount McKinley is the highest mountain in North America at 20,320 feet. For most of the year the mountain is covered with snow and ice. Views of Mount McKinley can be enjoyed from the park road if weather permits.
Other notable tourist attractions in Alaska include:
- Denali National Park Fairbanks - University of Alaska Museum of the North
- Glacier Bay National Park
- Ketchikan - Totem Bight State Historic Park
- Seward - Alaska Sea Life Center
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park
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