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Perhaps it is because of gorgeous Sarah Palin (ninth governor of Alaska) that the awesome state of the U.S. came once again into our notice. Isn’t it? Perhaps, it was because of Sarah Palin’s expedition through the enticing yet obscure regions of Alaska that this amazing state once again came into the limelight. However, let Sarah stay alone and let’s move forward to explore Alaska, which is no doubt one of the world’ best tourist destinations.
Did you know that Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million (at about two cents per acre). Isn’t it bewildering? It is. Alaska is the largest state of America in land area at 586,412 square miles (over twice the size of Texas).
Mount Mckinley (20,320 ft) is both the highest peak in Alaska and in all of North America. It’s located in Denali National Park and Preserve, much of which is uninhibited and filled with absolute wild beauty.
It is the Grizzly bear fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls that hypnotizes and pulls numerous tourists each year toward Alaska. The seasonal train Glacier Discovery that operates between the towns of Anchorage, Whittier and Grandview, Alaska, is also a great tourist fetcher.
Have you ever heard of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that starts in Anchorage and ends in Nome? It is arguably the most popular winter event in Alaska. Again, Alaska is a hotspot for many Hollywood directors because of its enchanting flora and fauna. So if you are born to see the unseen, Alaska is undoubtedly giving you a call.
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