Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - March 2023

12 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | M a r c h 2 0 2 3 Destination: Alaska Did you know the “Last Frontier”, Alaska’s nickname, has 3 million lakes, 100,000 glaciers & was sold to the United States for less than 2 cents an acre from Russia? Fun Facts on Alaska Home to 17 of the 20 highest peaks in North America which include “Denali” which towers at 20, 320 feet above sea level. Alaska covers 34,000 miles of coastline, more than the rest of the United States combined. Florida is second with only 8,436 miles. Alaska is home to the two largest forests, the Tongass in Southeast with 16.8 million acres and Chugach in Southcentral with 4.8 million acres. The Top 5 Reasons to visit Alaska 1. Wilderness- amazing scenery with magnificent views along your journey. It’s so worth the wait! 2. Mountains –tallest mountain in the United States is Denali which means “the Great One” 3. Glaciers- the most accessible glacier, the Mendenhall Glacier is located in the capitol city of Juneau 4. Wildlife- too many to count, but the best place to see it all is Denali National Park. 5. Fishing- with over 600 species, salmon is one of the most popular of them all. Tasty too! Guess what? You can see & do all 5 on a cruise tour to Alaska. If you are interested in a multi- generational family, group of friends or a party of 2, this is a destination for all ages & activity levels. Explore the Outdoors! Absolutely, one of the BEST ways to see America’s Last Frontier is by exploring the outdoors. Step outside and breathe in all the fresh air Alaska has to offer! TRAVEL CORNER Submitted by Dee Egizio Photos by #TravelCharlee