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| All About Alaska |
When I think of Alaska I think of a cold barren place with lots of ice and snow, and maybe some igloos. Apparently there is more to Alaska than I thought. Located in the upper northwest region of the North American continent, Alaska is the largest U.S. state by area (larger than the combined area of the next 3 largest states: Texas, California, and Montana) and one of the wealthiest and most racially diverse. Go figure! Alaska is actually quite a beautiful place with 17 of the top 20 highest peaks in the United States. The icy state also boasts natural wonders like the Yukon River, the third longest river in the U.S. and glaciers like Malaspina the largest in the state. According to the official state website there are three big misconceptions about Alaska. Weather is the #1 misconception. Over a third of all vacation/pleasure visitors found the weather better than expected. During the summer, average daytime temperatures throughout the state range from the 60s to the 90s. Road conditions are usually better than expected. Almost the entire length of the Alaska Highway is asphalt-surfaced, and approximately half of the roads in the state’s highway system are paved. The third misconception is price. Contrary to popular belief, prices throughout Alaska are generally quite reasonable. Who knew Alaska could be so pleasant? Next time, I take a vacation I just go to Alaska. It sure sounds a like a great place with plenty of natural wonders to take in.
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| Alabama Airsoft. |
| alabama is a state filled with beauty year-round. from the scenic mountains in the north to the velvety white beaches of the gulf coast, alabama is teeming with outdoor adventures for everyone. this seems fitting, especially since 2006 focuses on the year of outdoor alabama. the mountain areas provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, horse-back riding and rock-climbing. hunting is also a favorite past-time here, with some of the largest populations of deer and wild turkeys found anywhere. alabama is a birding paradise, with over 400 species of birds such as the bald eagle and red-cockaded woodpecker to view. you can also play a round of golf on the world famous robert trent jones golf trail. alabama provides a rich history of important people and events that shaped our country such as helen keller and the civil rights movement. you can find stories about them and more in the many museums throughout the state. see an actual apollo spacecraft and learn more about man’s adventures in space at one of several science museums such as the u.s. space and rocket center. state-of-the-art malls, antique stores and outlet shops offer many different shopping experiences. casual and gourmet restaurants, amusement parks, live music and shows, art galleries and zoos also provide many different entertainment experiences. alabama has so many places to go and things to do that nobody’s passion is denied.
alabama a&m university, alabama state university, u.s. space & rocket center, u.s. space camp hoover, metropolitan stadium, robert trent jones golf trail, hank aaron, trail of tears national historic trail, nasa george c. marshall space flight center, |