Yes - Why Not Visit Alaska

In Bering Land Bridge National Preserve you will find a bridge that connected Asia to North America and is 13,000 years old. Archeologists believe that it was this bridge from where the Asians, their animals & plants, crossed over to North America, during the glacial epoch.

Sitka National Historical Park is considered to be the oldest in Alaska. It was established in 1904 & after a Fort (Kiksadi) was built there when the conflict between the Natives and Europeans took place.

In this 107 acre Park you have scenic beauty of a temperate rain forest in Summer. This structure shows the Architecture of Russia, their refurbished quarters and the Chapel of Annunciation. You will find many trails here.

Alaska Heritage Library and Museum features ancient Alaska culture, rare paintings by Sydney Lawrence, baskets and artifacts. Many photos and books by different authors are also there.

In Alaskan Botanical Garden you will find easy walking trails to the two parts of the Garden. Most Alaskan vegetation can be found there.

The Animals in Alaska Zoo were brought after they were found injured or orphaned. The authorities got them there and healed them. They were not fit enough to return to the wild so they were settled there. They are Ringtail Seal, Musk Ox, Trumpeter & Tundra Swans, Wolverine, Moose, Fox and Lynx. African & Asian Elephants can also be found there.

Shuyak Island State Park is spread over 47,000 acres of vast Coastal Forest land. The Park has miles of rugged Coastline, Beaches and protected Water Ways. The location of this island is 54 air miles North of Kodiak, Alaska.

The Forest & Water of this area plays host to many birds and animals. Kodiak Brown Bear, Sitka Black-tailed Deer share the place with Sea Lions, Whales, Harbor Seals and Dall porpoises.

Denali State Park is 100 air miles North of Anchorage and is roughly divided by St George Parks Highway. It holds a vast Territory of 3, 25,240.acres of spectacular beauty. This is an ideal place for family picnic as you can camp or explore the wilderness. It was established in 1970 and expanded to its present size in 1976.

Point Bridget State Park is a beautiful 2850 acres Park established in 1988 after a lot of campaigning by the Juneau State. It has many facilities like Stunning Views, Meadows, Cliffs, Salmon Spawning Streams, Rocky Beaches and the Sea. In winter you have a beautiful ski-resort.

Wood–Tikchik State Park has big Lakes stretching for 15 to 45 miles with crystal clear water and it’s a delight to watch Nature’s beauty. Nushagak lowlands on one side and Wood River Mountains to the West make it a fertile terrain with lots of vegetation.

High V-shaped valleys and streams flowing through these valleys makes it a must see for every visitor.

A Sea side park with lake & a rainbow and whoever wants to see the remains of World War II is welcome here. R.V. campers are encouraged to use the over flow parking area. The picnic area should be pre-booked.

To reach Caines Head State Recreation Area & Resurrection Bay State Marine Parks you need a Boat or you can walk from Seward. It is situated in a World War II abandoned Fort. Its big headland rises above the Sea and with Alpine in the backdrop you get a spectacular view of the North Pacific Ocean.

It’s Beaches have been a Shopper’s paradise for Boatmen and Fishermen. The visitors are also invited to Fort McGilvray, the South Beach garrison and lots of natural surroundings in this 6000 acres State recreational area.

Bay’s most scenic anchorage, Thumb Cove SMP, is a spectacular place full of Rocks & Waterfalls. It offers a Marine respite from the usual afternoon’s Wind and Waves. Two Cabins - Porcupine Glacier & Spruce Glacier, can be rented.

Unique and completely different than the other State Parks, Nancy State Recreation Area has a beautiful and still Lake. Here you can do Fishing, Hiking, Canoeing and Camping. In Winter this place is ideal for Cross Country Sking, Snow-Machining and Dog Mushing.

The Kenai River Management Area is an area where you can see lots of wild life collecting food. Bald Eagles, Wolves, Bear, Moose and lots of wild animals use the lengthy River for providing food. Chinook Salmon or Kenai River Kings are the heaviest of all North American Salmons.

A visitor can Fish, Hunt, Hike or just enjoy the cool atmosphere at Afognak Island State Park. This 48,742 acres are located on Afognak island. Big Tonki Bay is a gift for Salmon Fishing.

A variety of wildlife can be observed at Captain Cook State Recreation Area. Much of the adjoining forests animals come to the Stormy Lake for filling their appetite. Cayote, Bear, Moose, Harbor Seals, Beaver, Bald Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, Muskrat, Golden Eye Ducks, Beluga Whales, Arctic & Common Loons, Warblers, Thrushes and Jays are all by the River sides.

You can also do Canoeing & Boating on Stormy Lake or Beach Surfing on Cook’s tide swept shores.

In every season millions of Razor Clams at Clam Gulch State Recreation Area are harvested from the adjoining areas near its Beaches. The recreation area offers a panoramic view of the Mountain Ranges to the visitors.

Why not check out Alaska in your Holidays.