The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Alaska Who Loves The Outdoors
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Alaska is like one big, wild, incredibly awesome outdoor playground. Each region differs so greatly from the next that we could literally spend a whole lifetime exploring and never be able to see it all. If you love to get up close and personal with the raw, rugged last frontier – you’ll want to check off every item on this bucket list, ASAP.
The Kenai River, Lake Clark, Alagnak River... the list is seriously endless. Alaska has some of the most spectacular year-round fisheries and we also have the best wild, natural, sustainable salmon in the world. Tight lines, angling addicts!
Total Heliski in Haines is known for delivering some of the most awesome heli-skiing trips in the world. This is a side of Alaska that must be experienced to be believed.
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The Zip-rider in Hoonah at Icy Strait Point is like something straight out of an adventure novel. The views go on for days!
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17 million acres make up the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska, and this lush wonderland is totally and completely magical.
With 2,670 named islands in the last frontier, your possibilities are endless.
Matanuska Glacier in off the Glenn Highway northeast of Palmer is just one option. But with 616 named glaciers in the state, you'll have plenty of options to choose from when checking this one off the ol' bucket list.
Because nothing makes Alaska come alive more than the spectacular Aurora Borealis display!
For starters, the Mendenhall Ice Caves in Juneau are pretty darn phenomenal.
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So many trails, so little time. Cover more ground faster on one of these awesome trips into the back-country.
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Because after you see mountains in Alaska, you quickly realize that those things everywhere else in the world are merely 'hills'.
Our coastal water may be a bit chillier than the lower 48, but boy oh boy - the peace and quiet is certainly worth it.
There is just something about a 49th state sunset that words cannot fully describe. The brilliant colors, chilly night air and majestic mountains in the distance make for a spectacular experience.
Exploring all 20,310 feet of Denali is kind of like falling asleep and having the most mesmerizing dream of your life. In the area there are some very credible adventure guides that can help you check this awesome item off your bucket list.
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Search for a local musher in your area and fall in love with the Alaska state sport of dog mushing. Or maybe just all the super cute pups that you get to spend time snuggling.
Otherwise known as "real" Alaska.
So many millions of acres, so little time. You'd have to be crazy to ever be bored in Alaska!
Chena Hot Springs Resort just north of Fairbanks is probably the best known hot spring, but there are many throughout the state. You will have options to check this off your bucket list no matter which region you are in!
Remember, it's their land... we just live here.
If you love the outdoors, you’ve got to check out these 15 incredible hikes under 5 miles that everyone in Alaska should take. Also, you’ll really enjoy these 15 epic outdoorsy things that anyone in Alaska can enjoy. Be safe and have fun out there, adventure hounds!
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