The Alaska Town In The Middle Of Nowhere That's So Worth The Journey
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Megan McDonald
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Alaska is such a large state, that there are actually many towns hundreds of miles from anything else. But there’s one town in the middle of nowhere that deserves a visit to truly explore it further. Nome, Alaska is one beautiful little city that offers many different amazing things to see and do!
There’s about 3,900 locals living there, and the town resides right on the edge of the Bering Sea! Even with a small population, there are many things to do all year round in this beautiful area.
With over nine species of whales and 30 species of sea birds, this area is the perfect spot for some wildlife viewing. Comb the beach for sea glass, or have a campfire with some beautiful driftwood. You can spend a whole day on the beaches of Nome!
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The Iditarod race ends in downtown Nome. This race was conceived after the run to get medicine to Nome during a diphtheria outbreak in 1925. The whole town turns into a giant party after this awesome race!
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There’s great camping spots, and three different roads that goes out in the wild. You can see different landscapes like tundra, mountains, rivers, and valleys. You may even come across an old gold dredge or two!
There's so many great places to cross country ski. You can even get out onto the frozen Bering Sea to ski!
These beautiful creatures roam around the Nome area. They are most commonly known for their incredible fur- the fiber is called qiviut, and it is known as one of the softest and warmest fibers on the planet!
The only way to get there is by plane, or a boat during the summer months when the sea ice melts. However you decide to get there, you won’t want to leave!
Have you ever visited this gorgeous town in the middle of nowhere? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!
If you’re headed to Nome, put This Remote Alaska Road Is Picture Perfect For A Country Drive on your to do list!
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