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Welcome to Alaska 5 Alaska is truly the last frontier - a land where caribou outnumber people, sunlight shines at midnight and mountains rise out of the sea. This last frontier still boasts pristine landscapes, majestic wildlife and North America's tallest mountain – Mount McKinley. Beyond Alaska's fortress-like glacier walls lie treasured national parks and abundant wildlife. Spanning more than 1,400 miles north to south and 2,400 miles east to west, it's truly a land of epic proportions. Vacationers will enjoy journeys, lead by knowledgeable Alaskan tour guides, including wildlife encounters, viewing scenic vistas by deluxe motorcoach and the Alaska Railroad, as well as small ship excursions and river boats. Visitors can experience the state's rich Native culture through traditional Native music and dance performances, totem carving, festivals and crafts, as well as cultural and historical museums and heritage centers. No matter what sparks your interest, you'll be sure to find some adventure tailor-made for you. ALASKA WELCOME TO A L A S K A R A N G E B R O O K S R A N G E ARCTIC CIRCLE Chukchi Sea Beaufort Sea Bering Sea Gulf of Alaska B ering Str ai t Yu k o n R . PA C I F I C O C E A N A R C T I C O C E A N Juneau Haines Skagway Anchorage Fairbanks Nome Talkeetna Glennallen Bethel Sitka Taylor Dietrich Camp Circle Delta Junction Girdwood Tok Denali Manley Hot Springs Livengood Point Hope Conneil Kenai Togiak Sand Point Chignik Kodiak Naknek Iliamna Homer Ketchikan Palmer Seward Valdez Barrow Teller Dillingham Prudhoe Bay Kotzebue 0 400 miles 0 400 km C A N A D A A L A S K A RUSSIA June Hours December Hours Unalaska Southwest Juneau Southeast Anchorage Southcentral Fairbanks Interior Barrow Far North 24 20 16 12 8 4 0 Hours of Daylight • Alaska is 1/5 the size of the continental United States. • The Alaskan coastline spans 47,300 miles. • Alaska holds 17 of the 20 highest mountains in North America. • The Northern Lights are active for 240 nights of the year. • Juneau is the only United States capital not accessible by land. • Alaska has 1,800 islands and 70 volcanoes. • The biggest volcanic eruption in recorded history took place in Alaska. • Alaska's big five animals include Moose, Caribou, Dall Sheep, Wolves and Grizzly Bears. • Alaska is home to more than 90 wildlife mammal species and 455 bird species containing the largest concentrations of bears, bald eagles, and salmon on earth. City Summer High AVERAGE Winter Low AVERAGE Juneau (Southeast) 18˚C / 64˚F 0˚C / 32˚F Anchorage (Southcentral) 20˚C / 68˚F -6˚C / 21˚F Unalaska (Southwest) 13˚C / 55˚F -5˚C / 23˚F Fairbanks (Interior) 22˚C / 71˚F 18˚C / -0˚F Barrow (Far North) 7˚C / 45˚F -24˚C / -11˚F You would be amazed to learn the many interesting fun facts that the "Last Frontier" has to offer! 7:00 17:30 18:15 19:30 22:00 24:00 6:30 5:30 3:45 ALASKA FUN FACTS