While the rest of the world might hibernate in winter, Alaska is a land that comes alive when the snow and the mercury fall. Many people are under the impression that it is a place of darkness in the winter, although Alaska can boast as much as thirteen hours of daylight. The dawns seem endless, and the twilight embraces you during the winter season.
Come see what lies beneath the snowy exterior of Alaska.
Winter Activities
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race based in Nome is an event that brings tourists from around the world. Be a part of the competition and the excitement this eagerly awaited race brings each year. There is always the option of snowboarding, skiing and snowshoeing for sports enthusiasts, as well as the fine wildlife in abundance that can be seen year round.
The Aurora Borealis more Commonly Known as the Northern Lights
Visiting Alaska in the summer months when it is full of crowds wont offer you a chance to gaze upon the Northern Hemispheres most extravagant show the Aurora Borealis. The fluorescent ribbons of light that dance in the nighttime sky dazzle visitors in the months of December through March, when the sky is dark for longer periods of time. Dancing high above the earth, colorfully hued ribbons and veils shimmer and glow for hours on end. It is a sight that once witnessed stays with you forever. The sourdoughs or old-timers of the Alaskan tundra are as mightily impressed by the sight as are tourists viewing this stunning spectacle for the first time.
Benefits of Visiting in the Winter Months
Tourist season commonly begins in the late spring, and lasts until sometime in the fall for most vacation destinations around the world. Most people pack up and head out for a holiday and hotspots can get crowded. Not to mention the rise in prices for everything from hotel accommodations to food and souvenirs during peak season. Visiting in winter can offer the visitor a more intimate Alaskan experience, where you can relax in solitude as you contemplate the pristine majesty that surrounds you. Tours wont be packed with sightseers, and you will have a chance to truly appreciate the beauty surrounding you in tranquility.
Hot Springs Resorts
There arent many activities that can compare to taking a soak in a rock lake or hot springs where the icicles hang from the eaves. Enjoy the nip of Jack Frost at your nose while your body rests and unwinds in the warm, soothing waters of a hot springs resort. There are many resorts that have indoor pools, but they hardly compare to the experience of sipping an ice cold cocktail while you view the Northern Lights comfy and cozy immersed in the hot springs.
Alaska has something for everyone - whether you are a fan of winter sports, self driving tours of the national parks or interested in the history and culture of the people who managed to eke out their living in this cold and seemingly forbidding place.
Alaska is not the last frontier for humanity, but it sure feels that way when you are here.
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