The Last Frontier

A dream come true!
Words can seldom explain how I feel about this trip. I've been sitting with travel guides & The Milepost for God knows how long! The trip finally fell into place.

When: June 10th - 25th 2007
Where: Alaska, The Last Frontier
What: A taste of everything the 49th state has to offer for non-cruise travelers

First timers: A 2 week vacation, visiting the Last Frontier, seeing NA tallest peak(hopefully), touching the Arctic circle, visiting Santa Claus at North Pole, Glacier/wildlife cruises, sea kayaking near a glacier & being in a land with more than 20 hrs of Sunlight


Itinerary:
June 10th Fly into Anchorage.
June 25th Fly out of Anchorage & be home early morning.
2 weeks in between Being a "cheechako"(A newcomer to Alaska) & enjoy every bit of every day.


Can't wait to get started!
Some Alaskan Facts

Alaska State Symbols
Tree: Sitka Spruce
Fish: King Salmon
Gem: Jade
Mineral: Gold
Sport: Dog Mushing
Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
Insect: Four-Spot Skimmer Dragonfly
Flower: Forget-Me-Not
Motto: North to the Future
Song: The Alaska Flag Song
Nickname: The Great Land
Capital: Juneau
Highest Point: Mt. McKinley, 20,320 ft.
State Flag: Eight stars of gold on a field of blue, representing the Big Dipper and the North Star


There is no way I can pen down 2 weeks in 1 blog. I will jot down on a day-to-day basis, hopefully.

On a side note, why do all flights to Alaska land & take off at midnight?

-travelbuffs

“To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.”
- John Muir

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