Alaska: Where the Summer Weather is Just as Warm as the People

      The term wild life goes for the animals as well as the people. It is a melting pot for all cultures and states. You are just as likely to meet a permanent resident from another state or culture, as you are to strike up a friendly conversation with a native. Some came to Alaska for adventure, others looking for a fresh start. Each one, a genuine respect for the last frontier. From earthquakes and wildfires, to the close encounters with animals much larger than you, the elements offer a reminder that you are not in charge here.
      From -60 degrees to living off the land, Alaska is not for the week. That goes double for the few who choose to live a secluded life off the grid. Alaskans show respect for every aspect of their land as they do the people visiting.
      I wish I could tell you what the night life was like, but there wasn't any. What an opportunity that presented! It afforded as much daylight as you wanted to find your own adventure. As I type this, I am soaring over most of the country in darkness quickly approaching New Orleans. As the sun finally says goodbye, it marks the end of this journey and brings with it a chance for some much needed sleep.
     In conclusion, this state is hard to put into words, but I will give it a shot. Alaska, where the beer is as cold and unique as the glaciers, the salmon is as hot as the summer weather, and the people are as nice as the scenery.

Advice for visiting during the summer:

• Believe it or not, the mosquitoes are bigger up there than they are down here. Pack some bug spray to avoid this little monsters. 
• Quality camera with a substantial zoom. Most of the wildlife is too far away to get a quality picture with the phone on your camera. 
• Quality binoculars to get up close to the animals without actually getting too close. 
• With only 2 hours of darkness, a sleep mask and sunscreen are a must during the summer. 
• Download anything you need directly to your phone (music, documents, movies, etc). Long drives with spotty connection is to be expected. 

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