What’s your image of Alaska?
Alaska (State of Alaska) is the largest state in the U.S., located in a high-latitude region and also known as one of the best places to see the Northern Lights (we won’t talk about aurora chasing today), but ladies, don’t misunderstand — Alaska is definitely not a place covered in ice and snow all year round. Let editor Niu take youon an amazing adventure through Alaska’s pleasant climate from June to September.
Since editor Niu worked in Alaska mainly within the most famous Denali National Park, this guide will focus on that area and expand from there.
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?? A must-visit national park: Denali National Park and Preserve
The full name of this national park is Denali National Park and Preserve, which not onlyis home to North America’s highest peak, Mount McKinley,but also spans an area about two-thirds the size of Taiwan. The Alaska state government takes great care in preserving this naturally stunning park, so visitorsare not allowed to drive in on their own.Yup.
During the open season,visitors must join one of the 8 guided tour routes arranged by the park.You can also hop off at designated stops along the way and follow hiking trails to explore the wild beauty of the park, then plan your own return time on the shuttle bus. Or, like editor Niu, you can simply ride the tour bus, take in every sight, and listen to the guide’s commentary — super relaxing. Oh, sometimes the bus drivers double as incredible guides too.Bear family at 5 o’clock.、Look at the elk at 9 o’clock.They can even handle history questions and all sorts of weird queries — these guides are truly top-notch (after all, it’s practically their second home). (Is editor Niu a bear?)
Attraction Info:
Denali National Park and Preserve
Address: George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK, USA
Opening Hours: Mid-May to mid-September (only the visitor center is open in winter, and the internal roads are closed. Ladies planning a winter trip can check out the stunning Horseshoe Lake instead?)
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Beyond the national park, you’ve got more options. Opposite the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, there’s a whole row of souvenir shops and eateries (the traditional Thai food is amazing!), as well as plenty of outdoor activity specialists that let you get even closer to Alaska.Editor Niu has also rounded up 4 super fun adventure activitiesfor you all to experience the different sides of Alaska — be sure to check them out (don’t forget to save this list)!
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?? Cute Santa’s Little Helper: Alaskan Huskies
The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest sled dog breeds, closely resembling the Siberian Husky (Siberian Sled Dog), which often leads to confusion. Ladies, did you just have an “aha!” moment? Dog lovers absolutely must join this activity, where caretakers use videos and explanations to help you understand the traits of Alaskan Malamutes—an educational experience. At the end, visitors can even bottle-feed the puppies and take photos with them. These pictures are just too adorable—you simply can’t miss it.
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?? High-Speed Tarzan Adventure: Ziplining
Be Tarzan in Alaska too.Gaze at North America’s highest peak ahead, then take a powerful leap forward—the speed of the high-altitude zipline truly shines at this moment. Before trying it, the editor wasn’t worried at all, thinking:“It’s just swinging across—what’s there to be afraid of?”, but due to strong winds that day, they were concerned about the editor’s light weight (seriously, every girl is considered too light for them!), fearing she might not make it to the other side. As a result, the editor had to take a short backward run before jumping off.
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?? The Most Serious Whitewater Rafting Ever: Rafting
Told you it’s not all just glaciers here. On a sunny afternoon,you’ve got to go on a seriously fun whitewater rafting trip.The rushing waters mean business—during rafting, you must listen carefully to the guide:Those on the left, paddle hard forward,those on the right, paddle hard backward,everyone paddle together—now’s the time.If you don’t give it your all, you might capsize the boat—that’s teamwork for you. The editor kindly reminds girls not to wear makeup; the splashing water will sting your face badly (lol).
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?? Helicopter Glacier Tour: Flight-seeing & Glacier Landing
The glacier tour that Editor Edna misses the most would definitely be among the top 3 best value trips in Alaska!Although this trip is a bit pricey, it will absolutely be unforgettable and worth every penny. The entire glacier tour takes about three hours, including an hour of flight time. The pilot will take passengers on a small plane, flying over Alaskan cities toward the glaciers. Upon arrival, you’ll get to stay for about an hour, snapping photos and marveling at the breathtaking scenery before your eyes. Even though Editor Edna got so dizzy on the helicopter she didn’t know where she was, the moment she saw those shining white glaciers, all discomfort instantly melted away!
While putting together the spring and summer Alaska guide, Editor Edna found herself reminiscing about her time in Alaska. She poured her heart into introducing these activities!Girls who love Alaska or are planning to one day adventure in the northernmost country—be sure to save Editor Edna’s heartfelt advice. One day, your trip will surely come true!
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