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Information on Alaska with single trip travel insurance from Essential Travel
The largest state in the nation, Alaska is also the most sparsely populated and ecologically mostly untouched. It offers a landscape of pristine forests, lakes, mountains and tundra, making it a popular and unique tourist destination. Alaska boasts excellent opportunities for outdoor adventures. Denaili National Park is home of Mt McKinley, while Glacier Bay National Park is a popular place for hiking, skiing, dog sledding, hunting, swimming, fishing, biking, mountain climbing and much more.
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Getting There
visitors can fly to Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan and Fairbanks. Anchorage International Airport is Alaskas busiest. Alternatively, for those who have time, ferries and cruises are available to Alaska from a few cities on the Pacific in the US and from Vancouver. By car from the continental US or Canada, eventually you will find yourself on the Alaska Highway. The drive is very long but incredibly scenic.
Safety
Visitors should remain alert for potential dangers when travelling to an unfamiliar country. Driving across great distances can make you tired and you should stop frequently to rest and share driving with others. Additionally, outdoor pursuits can put you at risk of accidents. While visiting Alaska, we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family
Weather in Alaska
The weather is extremely varied, with a mixture of damp, rainy and somewhat mild conditions in the south. The north, though, can be extremely dry with very cold (Arctic) winter conditions. Fall arrives early at these lattitudes so there are slightly fewer hours of sunlight in August and September.
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