Springtime in Alaska is truly something special. Just ask any Alaskan how they feel when the snow melts and the days grow longer. All over Alaska, the mountains begin to peek through the snow, and the trees begin to bud. This state is amazing. These days are a wonderful foreshadowing of the summer to come! So pack your bags and prepare for the trip of a lifetime, because there's no place like Alaska in the spring.

It's hard to say which parts of an Alaskan spring that we love the most.

Is it when all of our favorite hiking trails begin to emerge from their snow cover? Or the trees start leafing out, uncurling towards the sun? After a long, tough winter, nothing feels as good as those first rays of sun on your face.

The waterfalls lose their ice and the water begins to flow more freely.

Birds are heard chirping, and the build up of snow and ice all over the state begins to melt. It's a beautiful time of rebirth and renewal, a time when anything feels possible.

Animals come out of hibernation all over Alaska and begin to birth their babies.

Spring is one of the most wonderful times for wildlife spotting in this beautiful state. The hardest part is deciding which natural site to visit first to take in all this beauty.

Flowers begin to pop up everywhere, sometimes even through the snow.

Alaska's season of white slowly shifts to the bright colors of spring. It's like a vibrant painter's palate exploding with beauty.

Even the highways stun with pretty vistas during springtime.

The roads become safer to drive on as the snow and ice clear. More people get on the road to take in the fresh air and the clean spring feel.

It's also a time to break out your favorite outdoor recreational toys.

Bikes, kayaks, canoes, and more are unpacked out of storage and brought out to play with. The weather begins to warm up and Alaskans lose many of our winter layers. If you're an outdoor lover, and you probably are if you're visiting Alaska, this is your time to shine.

After avalanche season is over, many people head back out to hike their favorite mountain trails.

Green begins to steal over the meadows and marshes, and the wind becomes less stinging and a little warmer. The nice weather alone invigorates hikers on their journeys.

Springtime is the perfect occasion to break out your boat and park it at your favorite slip.

With whale migrations happening near our ocean towns, getting out and watching the wildlife is invigorating and exciting. You might see animals you never even knew existed.

The rivers melt and begin to rush again.

Early spring fishing consists of fishing for pike, grayling, rainbow and lake trout. By May, you can start to go after King Salmon. This is the season where everything feels wonderful and everything is in bloom.

However you decide to celebrate spring, it is a season to look forward to here in Alaska.

Get out and get some sunshine with your family and loved ones. It's been a long winter, and the fresh air and longer days are sorely missed by every Alaskan!

What is your favorite part of springtime in Alaska? Is it your favorite season? Let us know in the comments below!

Another thing to look forward to each spring is This 100-Year-Old Alaska Tradition That Is Truly Unlike Anything Else!