The Road to Alaska usually starts from Vancouver.Before embarking on the cruise you can see beautiful "Gardens Butchart, who are in Victoria Island, near Vancouver.
In the language of the people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands, Alaskais «more land». This is the most suitable name for this state, the largest in the country, area 1 517 740 sq. km. which accounts for one fifth of the territory of the United States. Direct border with the other U.S. states of Alaska does not have. It borders the province of British Columbia and the Territory Nyukan Canada. In three sides washed by the Chukchi and Bering seas and the Pacific. State Capital - Juneau (population 31 000 people). Mount McKinley (6 195 m) - the highest mountain in the United States.
Contrary to popular opinion, Alaska is not covered year round with snow and ice. Coast washed by the warm currents coming from Japan and are protected by mountains from the cold Arctic wind. For example, in Fairbanks summer temperature can reach 38 degrees Celsius. Tourist season runs from May to September, this time in Alaska attended numerous cruise ships.You can travel by cars and trains.Numerous rivers and lakes full of fish, from small to meters, and much more.You can catch fish by purchasing a special license.
One hundred years ago, almost every man knew about Alaska and wanted to get here. Skagvey - the road to the Klondike, the road to gold.Tens of thousands of people have been here, but only the rich one.Alaska surprisingly retained the atmosphere of stories by Jack London.You too can stay prospectors and even get gold.
This paradise for those keen on winter sports. Prior to Anchorage - the largest city in the state or to the capital of Juneau, accessible by plane, train, car and boat.In many towns and villages of Alaska's Russian, Eskimo and Indian culture mixed with American traditions.The major industries are state oil industry, and of course tourism.
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One hundred years ago, almost every man knew about Alaska and wanted to get here. 
