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Are you like John Locke of the TV series Lost and simply dyingfor an adventure? Or perhpaps you're simply bored to death andyou want to experience more of life. Have no fear becausethere's no need to travel half-way across the globe to tasteadventure in the wilds of Africa or the rainforests of SouthAmerica. Why should you when you've got Alaska. Alaska... the49th state and fondly known as the Land of the Midnight Sun andThe Last Frontier. Most people believe that Alaska, a name which comes from anAleut word meaning "land that's not an island" is simply tundrain the middle of nowhere because of it's distance from the lower48 states and because most of the stories you hear about it areusually related to the cold and snow and so-called vast,desolate, open spaces. But you thought wrong. Alaska - the largest state (by land mass) is also one of theleast populated - is a land that combines the beautiful snowyscenery of the Alps with the challenge of an adventure trip tothe Congo. Don't believe me? That's okay because I've got proof. River Fishing When someone mentions Alaska, people usuallyvisualize a land of ice and frozen desert. So it's a bit hard toimagine people being able to fish in such a place. But like Imentioned earlier, Alaska is a place filled with adventure, aplace well worth traveling to. For your Alaska fishing adventure, you can try your luck athooking any of a variety of prized fish like: Silver Salmon inResurrection Bay during August and September, the King Salmon ofthe Lower Kenai River from May to July or Red (Sockeye) Salmon,Dolly Varden and Rainbow Trout in the Upper Kenai River. Rafting Yes, you can raft to your hearts' content and pretendyou're a lone wanderer having an adventure in the midst of thevast array of Alaskan wildlife. Travel and encounter the manynatural wonders of Alaska. Listen to the stories of the natives.Catch a glimpse of moose and bald eagles as you hold on for dearlife while traversing the rapids of Kenai River Canyon - a tripthat is highly recommended and one that you don't want to miss. Backpacking This is an adventure you must grab because there'svirtually nothing that compares to backpacking in Alaska. Youcan of course choose your own adventure travel destination:Brooks Range, Artic Refuge, Talkeetna Mountains, andWrangell-St. Elias to name just a few. Sea Kayaking This


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not so common adventure is one that onlytraveling to Alaska can bestow upon you. This is not for thefeint of heart and make sure, that you don't attempt this alone. Expeditions to Walrus Island So you haven't seen any of thosefurry adorable creatures up close? Find yourself aching for moreof a marine adventure rather than a landlocked one? Or perhapsyou're content to simply watch. Have no fear because Alaska'sWalrus Island has it all. You can view walrus, other marinemammals and rare bird species from the comfortable deck of acruising yacht. But if you want a bit more of a challenge, youcan take a hiking trip and see more of the Alaskan wildlife. Dog Sledding This is probably the most popular sport in Alaskaand an adventure worth telling your grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, friends, barber or whoever will listen. If you sochoose, you can simply watch the dog sled races or try it outyourself by mushing your own team. The Siberian huskies, arehighly trained so there's no need to worry about your safety.Plus, if you have the time, you can also visit the renownedauthor, husky owner and Alaskan original Mary Shields. Fjord Exploration If you've ever dreamed of experiencing thesheer scale of an honest-to-goodness glacier that the pages of abook or movie screen just can't convey then Alaska is the placeto be? Unless, of course you prefer Greenland or Iceland foryour icy adventure. I think not... and just another of manyreasons why we should be thankful for the great State of Alaska. So... are you now convinced that traveling to Alaska is anadventure that you must not miss? I sure hope so because ifyou're not - what's wrong with you. Just kidding, however beforemaking reservations be sure you've got everything you need likeclothes for wide range of temperatures and a comfortable pair ofhiking boots. And clearly... compare the available travel packages beingoffered by the travel agencies that cater to Alaska or you canmake your own travel itinerary and then simply hire a guide toassist you along the way. A great place to start planning yourtrip is Alaska - The Last Frontier. A website dedicated to beinga complete resource on Alaska. About the author: Kevin Erickson is a contributing writer to the followingwebsites: Alaska Travel and Internet Telephone and Nursing Degree .This article may be reproduced only in its entirety.

Written by: Kevin Erickson

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