| So you're like John Locke of the TV series Lost | | | | Wrangell-St. Elias to name just a few. |
| and simply (literally) dying for an adventure. Or | | | | Sea Kayaking |
| maybe you're just bored to death and you want | | | | This not so common adventure is one that only |
| to experience more of life. Have no fear... no need | | | | traveling to Alaska can bestow upon you. This is |
| to travel across the globe to taste adventure in | | | | not for the faint of heart and make sure, that |
| the wilds of Africa or the rainforests of South | | | | you don't attempt this alone. |
| America. Why should you when you've got | | | | Expeditions to Walrus Island |
| Alaska. Alaska... the 49th state and fondly known | | | | So you haven't seen any of those furry adorable |
| as the Land of the Midnight Sun and The Last | | | | creatures up close? Find yourself aching for more |
| Frontier. | | | | of a marine adventure rather than a landlocked |
| Most people believe that Alaska, a name which | | | | one? Or perhaps you're content to simply watch. |
| comes from an Aleut word meaning "land that's | | | | Have no fear because Alaska's Walrus Island has |
| not an island" is simply tundra in the middle of | | | | it all. You can view walrus, other marine mammals |
| nowhere because of its distance from the lower | | | | and rare bird species from the comfortable deck |
| 48 states and because most of the stories you | | | | of a cruising yacht. But if you want a bit more of |
| hear about it are usually related to the cold and | | | | a challenge, you can take a hiking trip and see |
| snow and so-called vast, desolate, open spaces. | | | | more of the Alaskan wildlife. |
| But you thought wrong. | | | | Dog Sledding |
| Alaska - the largest state (by land mass) is also | | | | This is probably the most popular sport in Alaska |
| one of the least populated - is a land that | | | | and an adventure worth telling your grandchildren, |
| combines the beautiful snowy scenery of the Alps | | | | great grandchildren, friends, barber or whoever will |
| with the challenge of an adventure trip to the | | | | listen. If you so choose, you can simply watch the |
| Congo. | | | | dog sled races or try it out yourself by mushing |
| Don't believe me? | | | | your own team. The Siberian huskies, are highly |
| That's okay because I've got proof. | | | | trained so there's no need to worry about your |
| River Fishing | | | | safety. Plus, if you have the time, you can also |
| When someone mentions Alaska, people usually | | | | visit the renowned author, husky owner and |
| visualize a land of ice and frozen dessert. So it's a | | | | Alaskan original Mary Shields. |
| bit hard to imagine people being able to fish in | | | | Fjord Exploration |
| such a place. But like I mentioned earlier, Alaska is | | | | If you've ever dreamed of experiencing the sheer |
| a place filled with adventure, a place well worth | | | | scale of an honest-to-goodness glacier that the |
| traveling to. | | | | pages of a book or movie screen just can't |
| For your Alaska fishing adventure, you can try | | | | convey then Alaska is the place to be? Unless, of |
| your luck at hooking any of a variety of prized | | | | course you prefer Greenland or Iceland for your |
| fish like: Silver Salmon in Resurrection Bay during | | | | icy adventure. I think not... and just another of |
| August and September, the King Salmon of the | | | | many reasons why we should be thankful for the |
| Lower Kenai River from May to July or Red | | | | great State of Alaska. |
| (Sockeye) Salmon, Dolly Varden and Rainbow | | | | So... are you now convinced that traveling to |
| Trout in the Upper Kenai River. | | | | Alaska is an adventure that you must not miss? I |
| Rafting | | | | sure hope so because if you're not - what's |
| Yes, you can raft to your hearts' content and | | | | wrong with you. Just kidding, however before |
| pretend you're a lone wanderer having an | | | | making reservations be sure you've got |
| adventure in the midst of the vast array of | | | | everything you need like clothes for wide range |
| Alaskan wildlife. Travel and encounter the many | | | | of temperatures and a comfortable pair of hiking |
| natural wonders of Alaska. Listen to the stories of | | | | boots. |
| the natives. Catch a glimpse of moose and bald | | | | And clearly... compare the available travel |
| eagles as you hold on for dear life while traversing | | | | packages being offered by the travel agencies |
| the rapids of Kenai River Canyon - a trip that is | | | | that cater to Alaska or you can make your own |
| highly recommended and one that you don't want | | | | travel itinerary and then simply hire a guide to |
| to miss. | | | | assist you along the way. A great place to start |
| Backpacking | | | | planning your trip is Alaska - The Last Frontier. A |
| This is an adventure you must grab because | | | | website dedicated to being a complete resource |
| there's virtually nothing that compares to | | | | on Alaska. |
| backpacking in Alaska. You can of course choose | | | | Have a great trip and enjoy everything that |
| your own adventure travel destination: Brooks | | | | Alaska has to offer! |
| Range, Artic Refuge, Talkeetna Mountains, and | | | | |