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Golden BC Canada, The Outdoor Sportsman's Paradise
Golden is a village of 10,000 population situated in the confluence of the British Columbia and Kicking Horse rivers in a long deep valley between the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges in eastern BC, at an elevation of 790 m [2591 ft] located at the...
Grand Bahama Island: Action Packed Adventures
The Birth of Grand Bahama Island
The fourth largest island in the 700-island / cays chain of The Bahamas, in 1513 Grand Bahama Island found a place in island history when the Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon chanced upon it in his quest for the...
Let's Go Camping!
Looking for a fun and cheap vacation? Camping maybe the solution for you. Camping is a great way for the whole family to chip in and participate, even in the daily activities. The kids can go catch fish for dinner, or help set up a tent. Camping...
Piranha - Deadly and Delicious
The Amazon is filled with danger. Soldier ants march by the millions devouring all life in their path. Submerged up to the eyes, Crocodiles lie in wait for the unwary - whatever or whoever that may be. Undulating its 20-foot length beneath the...
Yellowstone Camping In The Fall
Soon, the busy summer tourist season will be over in Yellowstone National Park. If you are interested in enjoying one of the world's most unique geological wonders without the traffic, and crowds, it is time to start planning a trip.
Fall in...
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Make Alaska Your Next Vacation Getaway
If you are tired of traveling to the same old destinations for
your annual vacation, try something new by visiting the largest
state in the Union: Alaska. With more than half a million square
miles, 39 mountain ranges, and 3,000 rivers, this northern
region has much to offer that is new and intriguing to those who
are unfamiliar with the area. Ice fields cover about five
percent of the state's surface area. Furthermore, nature lovers
will enjoy the forests, lakes, glaciers, and surrounding seas
and islands that beckon visitors from all over the globe.
Water lovers may be interested in booking an Alaskan cruise. A
weeklong cruise between Vancouver, British Columbia and
Anchorage, Alaska, is one of the more popular tourist lines, but
there are other routes to take as well, including those that
follow the seacoast. Visit Kodiak Island, home to numerous
species of exotic wildlife including the famed Kodiak bears.
Seals, walruses, and many types of birds and other creatures can
be viewed in their natural habitats at various intervals along
the way. Or you can visit well-known museums and preserves for a
closer look at the original inhabitants of this vast land, which
is the meaning of "Alaska," an Aleut word possibly coined from
Russian origins.
You may want to visit Juneau, the state capital, or Anchorage,
a larger city with a population of about 250,000. The truly
adventurous of heart may try to venture as far north as Barrow,
which is just 1,300
miles from the North Pole. Keep in mind that
the northern and western regions of the state are not highly
populated, and highways have not been constructed for these
areas. With the help of a tourist guide or national park ranger,
you can see the unbroken wilderness that remains untamed by
human hands. Hike the park trails, set foot on a glacier with
the help of a helicopter, and enjoy break-taking views of the
tall mountain peaks--17 of the 20 highest in the United States,
including Mount McKinley at 20,320 feet in Denali National Park
and Preserve.
But don't limit your site-seeing excursions to the unsettled
land areas. Kayak or canoe one of the many exciting rivers.
Sample a cornucopia of cuisines in the larger municipalities.
Take a biking tour of fishing towns or resort areas. Shop the
many fine shops and boutiques that can be found predominantly in
the southeast part of the state. Whatever your recreational
tastes--dining, rest, exercise, sports, history, or
wildlife--Alaska has it all. You can fish, take a train ride,
enjoy a scenic flight, or do just about anything you please when
you come to the Far North for the ultimate breakaway vacation
with family or alone. Check with your travel agent about the
best time to plan your trip, and get ready to have the time of
your life!
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