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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN
ALASKA
Matthew Mock
Introduction to Leisure
Dr. Barnett 1:10-2pm
#10 Denali Zipline Tours
• 3 hours of the most northern Alaska zipline
• All ziplines through the boreal forests and lakes
• Views of Mt. McKinley with almost every line
• Located inside Denali National Park at Talkeetna, Alaska
Retrieved from: http://denaliziplinetours.com/
#9 El Dorado Gold Mine
Located in the Fox community by Fairbanks
Underground mine in a permafrost tunnel
Learn about its history by taking railcars and panning for your own gold
Retrieved from: www.eldoradogoldmine.com
#8 H2Oasis Indoor Water Park 56,000 sq. ft.
waterpark located in Anchorage
5th largest waterpark in the USA
500 ft. long water roller coaster
Lazy river that goes all the way around parkRetrieved from:
H20asiswaterpark.com
#7 Fishing the Buskin River State Park
One of the most productive fisheries in the Kodiak system
Single largest area for catching salmon Fishing Derbies on a monthly basis Types of salmon changes during year
Retrieved from:http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/kodiak/buskinfish.htm
#6 Kenai Fjords National Park
Most popular park for tourists Known for beautiful views of glaciers Mostly hiking and canoeing for views Sight-seeing of birds and plant-life 38 glaciers in park
Retrieved from: http://www.nps.gov/kefj/
photosmultimedia/index.htm
#5 Glacier Bay National Park Largest protected marine sanctuary in
the world Park larger than the state of Connecticut Activities include: hiking, kayaking,
sight-seeing, boating, and tours
Retrieved from:http://
www.nps.gov/glba/index.htm
#4 Bear Safaris
Between 6 and 10 hour hike/shuttle/seaplane in the wilderness
Locations include volcanoes, glaciers, forests, and lakes
All-inclusive trips Watch bears in natural habitat
Retrieved from: http://
www.alaska.org/detail/homer-air
#3 The Alaska Zoo
Located in Anchorage Home of over 77 animals with over 38
species of arctic and sub-arctic Good place to visit to avoid outdoor
wilderness Family friendly
Retrieved from:http://alaskazoo.org/
#2 Denali National Park Home of the largest peak in USA- Mt.
McKinley Mostly trails through forests, glaciers,
and ice sheets Home of grizzly bears, wolverines,
moose, and caribou Over 12,000 lakes
Retrieved from:http://
www.attractionsofamerica.com/attractions/alaska.php#.U0tv-
PldWSo
#1 Disney Cruise Travel Alaska from the
luxury of being on a cruise ship
Indoor waterparks, clubs, and restaurants
Go on excursions: ziplining, hiking, and fishing
Have all your dreams come true
Retrieved from:http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/