14 Times The Sun Made Alaska The Most Beautiful Place On Earth
There is undoubtedly something silently perfect about every sunset and sunrise no matter where you are in the world. To live in a place that is already beautiful in its own right only adds to the stunning effects of this breathtaking daily phenomena. These beautiful photos of Alaska will leave you speechless.
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1) A beautiful Alaskan sunrise near Palmer, Alaska. This sunrise is coming up and over the stunning Pioneer Peak.
6) A beautiful sight on an inbound flight to Anchorage. Many people wonder when does the sun shine in Alaska? All year long, and even our winter days offer spectacular beauty.
8) Sunsets are always gorgeous when they're over the Tongass National Forest! This forest, the largest in America, is one of the most scenic spots in Alaska.
9) Sun glinting off mini icebergs in the Cook Inlet. Photography in Alaska is filled with beautiful images all year long, no matter the weather or temperature.
14) Even the airport offers incredible views of both sunrises and sunsets! There’s nowhere you can go in this entire state without being struck by the beauty that Alaska offers.
Which is your favorite shot? Have you seen any of these beautiful photos of Alaska before? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
If you’re looking for more beautiful scenes from Alaska’s amazing natural landscapes, then check out these 7 Stunning Winter Scenes From Alaska’s National Parks.
This is a tough question because in reality, no matter where you go in Alaska, you will be struck by the insane beauty that surrounds you. Even if you’re running into a Best Buy in Anchorage, you’ll see the Chugach Mountain Range looming up and above the city, or even Denali on a cold, clear day. Every day offers something special to see in this state, no matter where you visit.
What is the largest national park in Alaska?
Wrangell-St. Elias is both the largest national park in Alaska, it’s also the largest in the entire country! It’s so big it spills over in Canada, too. It was established in 1978, and is a treasure to Americans.
Casea Peterson grew up archery hunting, fishing, and camping throughout the Pacific Northwest. Motivated by her love for the outdoors she moved to Alaska to attend school and to spend time exploring the last frontier. If she doesn’t have a pen in hand or her nose in a book, she can be found out on a lake or up in the woods around a fire with friends.
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