Travel Guide for Alaska. Part 1

So, we came closer to the beauty of our own land! Alaska! It is really big, so before making a trip there, be careful to plan everything thoroughly, because, be sure, you’ll never have enough time to visit all the places and cities, so, choose the most preferable and I will try to help you! This small travel guide for Alaska will be very useful to you, I hope!

Let’s start from the geographical data:

First of all, Alaska is the largest state in the USA. It is a land of amazing, even stunning natural beauty, the landscapes are incredible, they can take your breath away. There are 3 million of lakes in Alaska, over 3,000 rivers, 100,000 glaciers and 15 national parks. The biggest city in Alaska is called Anchorage (more than 40 percent of the whole population lives there). Alaska had a lot of regions and each region has something unique, peculiar only to it. Then, what about the weather? No doubts, clothing is a primary concern of any traveller. Listen to my advice, try to take only comfortable, warm and reliable things, mainly made from natural fabrics. During the summer average temperature is from 60°F to 80°F. Nights are a little bit cooler. So, pay attention even in the warmest regions, the weather rarely goes up more than 80°F.

How to get! It is really very simple, either by road or by train, and, of course, the most convenient way - by air. In the biggest cities (such as: Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks and Ketchikan) there is a developed system of public transportation.

Interesting facts about Alaska:

• 2 largest nation forests are situated in Alaska;
• more than 80 percent of all the active volcanoes of the USA are situated in Alaska;
• the warmest temperature in Alaska considered to be 100 degrees F (in 1915);
• there 12 species if big game in Alaska;
• Unalashka is the biggest port in the USA;
• Alaska celebrates almost all US national holidays;
• except the Aleutian Islands, the whole Alaska is situated in one time zone - 1 hour earlier than Pacific Time;

As to the currency, don’t forget, Alaska is a part of the USA, so the US dollar is ok! Also, there are foreign exchange banks in Alaska.

When to travel!

The followings info will help you to determine the time of your travelling. So, from 15th of May to 15th of September we deal with a Peak Season - Alaska is crowded with visitors, tourists and guests. Days are long and it is not so cold. Great variety of recreational and entertaining activities. The following season is a Shoulder Season - till the 15th of May, late September and October. The weather is not bad, not many tourists and huge discounts! Finally, a Winter Season, it comes from November to April. It is time for ski-lovers and fans of cold winter romance.

So, it was the first part of our travel guide to Alaska, stay tuned and you’ll find more!