22 Photos That Will Make You Fall in Love with Alaska

Dogsledding

How can you say no to these faces? Dogsledding tours are offered year-round throughout Alaska, so anyone can play with these cuties.

Seaplane

One of the best ways to get around the state is via seaplane—the window-seat views are bound to be much better than those on a normal flight!

Anchorage

Alaska is more than just wilderness. Anchorage is home to more than 40 percent of the state's entire population.

Snow Sports

Never thought about Alaska as a skiing or snowboarding destination? Think again—there's never a shortage of fresh powder, and if you come in April, you'll have an average of 16 hours of daylight in which to ski!

Hot-Air Balloon

What better way to see the Alaskan landscape than from above, in a hot-air balloon?

Wildflowers

Alaska's not all snow and ice—in the summer, many colorful types of wildflowers bloom.

Glacier Bay

Glacier Bay Basin is the world's largest UNESCO-protected biosphere. Tour it via cruise ship or smaller boat.

Fish

Come marvel at the salmon run, when the fish migrate from the ocean and swim upriver to spawn.

Wonder Lake

How would you like to wake up to this view? You can camp at Wonder Lake, in Denali National Park.

Wildlife

All three species of North American bears live in Alaska, and the state is home to about 98 percent of the U.S. brown bear population.

Northern Lights

You don't have to go all the way to Iceland to see the northern lights—there are plenty of great viewing spots in Alaska. Visit in the winter for the best chance of a sighting.

Icebergs

You can see glaciers in Alaska a number of ways: on a cruise, from a sea kayak or raft, by plane, on an ATV tour, or on a hike.

Seafood Market

Seafood doesn't get any fresher than this! Be sure to check out a market while you're in Alaska.

Whale Watching

Alaska offers many prime spots for whale watching. Depending on the time of year, you can see gray, humpback, minke, or orca whales.

Glaciers

Believe it or not, Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier is actually located in a rainforest!

Bald Eagles

The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is home to between 200 and 400 eagles year-round.

Creek Street

Boardwalks aren't just for beaches. Don't miss the historic Creek Street boardwalk, balanced on pilings along the Ketchikan Creek.

National Parks

Alaska is home to 23 national parks, spread out over approximately 54 million acres of land.

Kayaking

Get away from the crowds and go kayaking. There are plenty of outdoor pursuits you can do in Alaska.

Cruises

Cruises are a popular way to visit Alaska. You can explore lots of different areas, without having to worry about transportation.

Fall

Leaf peeping isn't just for New England—Alaska has some vibrant fall foliage as well.

Moon

Once you get away from the cities in Alaska, the night sky offers phenomenal moon- and stargazing.

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