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Juneau
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Up north there's a
land without fences. Animals outnumber people, sunlight shines at midnight
and nature reigns. Life is different. This northern frontier still boasts
pristine landscapes, majestic wildlife and a coastline that is one of the
most enthralling waterways in the world. Beyond Alaska's fortress-like
glacier walls lie scenic ports of call, treasured national parks, and
abundant wildlife. And, with more than 1,400 miles north to south and
2,400 miles east to west, it's truly a land of epic proportions. If you consider that one-half of all U.S. national park land is in Alaska, you can begin to understand the scope of this vast expanse. Stretching across a staggering 13.2 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest parcel of land, but its sister parks - Glacier Bay, Denali, Kenai, and Gates of the Arctic - share equally in beauty and natural wonders. Whales, sea lions, otters, eagles, bears and an incredible diversity of seabirds can appear seemingly from out of the blue. It's just one of the thrilling aspects of Alaska - the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife, all in their natural habitats. There are very few roads through Alaska.
Transportation is often by boat or by air. There are
more licensed pilots in Alaska than any other state.
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