Alaska

Juneau is the capital city of Alaska. The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million U.S. dollars. Alaska has nearly 34,000 miles of tidal shoreline. Many active volcanoes are found in the Aleutians and in coastal regions. Alaska has more than three million lakes. And glacier ice covers some 16,000 square miles. With over 100,000 glaciers, Alaska has half of all in the world. Mountains: Of the 20 highest peaks in the United States, 17 are in Alaska. So, Alaska is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, if you enjoy the outdoors, this place is for you. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska http://alaska.gov/visitorHome.html

Anchorage

Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, lies between the mountains and the sea and yet is no stranger to the wilderness. There is no other urban area like it. Among the northernmost cities on Earth, Anchorage is a place with big-city amenities: fine restaurants, museums, theaters and an excellent music scene. Creating the backdrop are the salmon-rich waters of Cook Inlet and the 5,000-foot-plus peaks of Chugach State Park. Within a short drive from downtown are dozens of wilderness adventures and a short plane ride opens up the possibility of almost any type adventure. Anchorage features dozens of parks and 122 miles of paved bike paths. Warmed by a maritime climate, you can spend the day fishing Ship Creek downtown, hiking the nearby mountains, photographing glaciers and dining at a four-star restaurant. Within a 15-minute drive from downtown is the tree-lined trailhead of Anchorage’s most popular hike, Flattop Mountain