ALASKA - Land of Glaciers, majestic mountains, dense green rain forests , deep valleys and true wilderness!!
My bucket list always contained visit to Alaska and I am grateful that I was able to check it off this year. Not sure where to start, but you have to visit Alaska to experience its true beauty with your own eyes… here pictures, videos and descriptions do not do justice. I would highly recommend visiting this place to see Glaciers before they are vanished due to global warming effects. Enjoy Alaska -wifi and worry free!!
We did a 10 day trip and following are few points/attractions which you can add to your next travel.
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Eagle River Nature Centre -
- Beautiful Stop on the way to Denali from Anchorage.
- Has well defined easy trails with beautiful look out points
- Do carry bear and bug sprays as its in middle of the nature and you can see wild animals
- They have porta potty toilets
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Eklutna Lake
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Beautiful and majestic lake on the way to Denali National Park
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Lake is huge, surrounded by mountains, green meadows, grass and valleys
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Its very peaceful and calm
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Denali National Park
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A must visit to Denali National Park - its your chance to see wildlife and experience the massiveness of the mountains and valleys
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Book Tundra Wilderness Tour in advance so that you can commute inside the park as private vehicles are not allowed
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Lots of Hiking , picnic places to enjoy - Hike trails include all levels
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Definitely carry bug and bear sprays, some snacks and proteins bars if you plan to hike
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Good Visitor Centre , Gift Shops and Restrooms available at the entrance of the park
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Talkeetna Air Taxi
- Highly recommend booking an Air Taxi tour to experience Glacier Landing
- This is a very unique activity and can only be done where glaciers exists- so do splurge on this activity
- We booked glacier landing tour from Talkeetna Air taxi and the experience was amazing and will always be remembered
- Its usually a small plane where they fly you off and make you land on glacier where you can take pictures and enjoy the view
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Kenai Fords Cruise
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Highly recommend this activity to see wildlife in ocean - Sea Lions, Orca Whales, Otters etc
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The only way to see Ice bergs, Glaciers (Harvard, Bear etc.) within the ocean
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Its a 6-8 hours activity where you get to see glaciers very close and also experience waterfalls and Chugach Rain Forest
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Some Travel Tips-
- If planning a trip in Summer, do book 4-6 months in advance as flights, hotels, attractions, car rentals all gets very expensive
- May - August are the busiest months and also rainy months, do carry layer clothing in Summer (rain jackets, vests, small jackets etc)
- Food scene in Alaska is super expensive as they have to import things - so stock up groceries, bread, jam, bars etc from Walmart, Costco in Anchorage and try to make your own meals whenever possible
- Weather in Alaska is super fluctuating so be ready with all types of clothing and other accessories
- Be prepared to enjoy, relax and have the best time…
