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Reasons To
Visit Alaska

  • Bears

    Alaska, the USA’s largest state, has to be some of the best bear watching territory anywhere in the world. Black and brown bears (sometimes known as grizzly bears) can be found, when they want to be, nearly everywhere in the state.

    Bears

  • Cruises

    Alaska offers some truly spectacular cruising opportunities on a wide variety of ships. Some of the country’s most awe-inspiring scenery lies around its magnificent coastline; places such as Glacier Bay, Admiralty Island and Tracy Arm.

    Cruises

  • Fishing

    Famous for its salmon, fishing is a popular pastime in Alaska and there are many places in which to partake in the sport. If you are in Homer don’t miss the opportunity to land a prize-winning halibut in this self-proclaimed Halibut Fishing Capital of the World!

    Fishing

  • Glaciers

    Along the coast of Alaska, some of North America’s highest mountains feed more than half the world’s glaciers, an epic sight as they carve icebergs into chill waters. Expedition cruises operate in these waters using zodiacs to discover breathtaking coastlines and a plethora of wildlife.

    Glaciers

  • Landscape & scenery

    Home to magnificent glaciers, endless tundra and pristine fjords, as well as being the home of North America’s highest mountain, Mount Mckinley, Alaska’s scenery rivals that of New Zealand, except everything can be seen here on a larger scale.

    Landscape & scenery

  • Wilderness

    In a state where moose outnumber humans, it’s no wonder Alaska is considered one of the world’s last true wildernesses. Here you can find entire ecosystems still intact and vast areas of land untouched by human hands.

    Wilderness

  • Wildlife

    One Alaskan animal you are likely to see a lot of are the delightful sea otters. These enchanting animals spend most of their lives floating on their backs, furry faces and paws in the air.

    Wildlife
 
 

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Visit Sitka, Alaska

Sitka, formerly New Archangel, is flanked by majestic snow-capped mountains. It is famous for its Russian colonial influence and places like the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Michael.

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Sitka

Alaska

Sitka, formerly New Archangel, is flanked by majestic snow-capped mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Dating back to 1700 it was once the capital of Russian America when it was chosen by the Russian trader and coloniser Alexander Baranof for his headquarters.

Russian colonial influence

Today this interesting city is a pleasant blend of Tlingit, Russian and American cultures. The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Michael holds priceless icons and other religious treasures, and the nearby Russian Bishop’s House is a rare example of Russian colonial architecture.

The Sitka National Historical Park has an excellent collection of totem poles as well as walking trails through old-growth coastal forest and a museum that tells of the battles between the Tlingits and Russians.

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