The following extract is from a series of travel articles, tips, videos and information about Alaska travel …

Picture yourself as a resident of Alaska in a small town of 900 people and watching thousands of passengers unloading off six massive cruise ships. Back in the 1800s, the Gold Rush brought a similar explosion of settlers, dreamers and adventurers to what was a pristine swatch of land containing mountains, frozen volcanoes, forests and glaciers. If you love history and the great outdoors, then an Alaskan experience is a “must.” Not only will you see abandoned historic mines, but you can also learn about the indigenous Alaskan people, who braved the elements and lived off whales and moose.

In Juneau, a classic Alaska tour is the “Four Glaciers By Helicopter & Dog Sled Adventure.” On this once-in-a-lifetime expedition, you’ll soar over four real glaciers, which are the Taku, the Hole-in-the-Wall, Dead Branch and East Twin, while catching a bird’s eye view of moose, goats, bears and caribou. Then you will land on Norris Glacier where you’ll hook up with your Alaskan malamute and Alaskan husky dogsled team. Your Alaskan tour guide will describe the 1,000-mile Iditarod Race that traverses from Anchorage to Nome. Your joueny will include some hiking through crevasses and navigating streams for two hours of exhilarating bliss. This journey is for the daring, the cold-resistant, the adventurous and the fit.

Calling all fishermen! Sitka offers a day-long excursion you definitely will not want to miss! It’s no secret that Alaska is home to some delicious seafood, particularly salmon, halibut and Alaskan king crab. This great state is a beacon for any serious fisherman looking to fish the very best of the best. The captain will steer you to proven spots where you can troll for king, silver or chum salmon or anchor-and-jig a halibut. You’ll even be treated to lunch and snacks on this trip.

Lastly, you definitely want to catch the “White Pass Scenic Railway” that takes you through the narrow escarpment and gives you a glimpse at the Alaska that Yukon gold prospectors may have seen. You’ll travel on an old-fashioned parlor car up the 2,800-foot mountain, past Bridal Vein Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch. You can take a three hour trip round-trip or choose to book a bus ride on the Klondike Highway. The rich history of Alaska can’t be ignored on this tour, which is why it’s one of the “must-do” tours you can take.

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