Majestic mountains, lush green forests, stunning glaciers, astonishing beaches, and over a thousand species of birds and mammals are the features of Alaska. There is not a better place than Alaska to experience the glaciers and wildlife. Visiting glaciers and hiking on them can really be an experience of a lifetime.
Do you know that Alaska is a home of beautiful birds and mammals? Polar bears, whales, and golden eagles can be seen here easily. Shorebirds nest around the lakes will provide you the opportunity of experience bird life cycle. White frozen floors are the playground of Arctic Foxes, Snowy Owls and Deers. You can capture them in your camera to show your friends and family members the glimpse of the stunning Alaska.
Glacier National Park is one of the best places in Alaska to experience the wildlife. The park also offers excellent hiking opportunities to the visitors. There are almost two hundred streams and lakes in this park. If you like to catch fish, then you can do that while hiking. A meeting with the wildlife Alaska can be a part of profound experience. Each creature in Alaska reminds us that the nature here is rich and full of life.
The Glacier Visitor Center can also be visited to explore wildlife of Alaska and experience glacier hikes. The center is the perfect place to learn about the science and history of the glaciers. A visitor can encounter wildlife and shoot beautiful pictures here at the visitor center. Many companies offer helicopter rides to people who want to experience the ice closely. People who don't want to take the aerial route can travel by water to see glaciers.
It's just an amazing experience to see glacier's base. You can explore the glacier closely by visiting the ice caves. It is one of the amazing experiences you will ever have going inside of the caves to explore the hidden beauty of nature. Hiking on the ice can be dangerous and requires special equipment. It is advisable for hikers that they contact expert guides who know the place well to avoid any danger. You can explore the Internet resources to find expert guides who offer their guiding service to the visitors. The glacier visitor center is the perfect place where you can find guides.
Millions of tourists visit the beautiful Alaska every year. June and July are the months when Alaska is genial and comfortable. You can visit Alaska during this time to have fun and to enjoy the nice weather. The average temperature during this time is sixty Fahrenheit. In the month of August the temperature starts to drop significantly. It rains heavily in August so better to avoid this month if you are a visitor.
You can easily book your vacation to Alaska and experience the hidden unruffled beauty of nature. The Internet can be explored to find some affordable vacation packages to Alaska. The reward of your journey to Alaska will be those breathtaking memories that will really last forever and give you a reason to smile.