Capitol: Juneau
History: Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 (for under 2 cents an acre) and is 2 times the size of Texas but most of it is not settled. Though the first settlement was in 1784. Alaska's name is based on an Eskimo word Alakshak meaning great lands or peninsula. Due to it's location some parts get periods of 24 hr sun or 24 hr night. They have over 1/2 of the world's glaciers and border 3 different seas (Artic, Pacific, and Bering), In the 1889 there was a large Gold rush which brought many people to settle into Alaska.
I took an Alaskan Cruise back in 2011 and I would Highly recommend such a trip to anyone wanting to see Alaska. Though I hope to return explore more of the depths.
Glaciers:
Dog Sledding!
Lovely photos
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