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I was “stranded” in Anchorage, Alaska a few years back. I was put on a news story in the area, and had my flight delayed by 3 days. To beat my frustration, and the fact that I was there alone, I thought I’d do some sightseeing. What I didn’t expect was to have the greatest and most fulfilling mini vacation of my life.
What did I love about Anchorage, Alaska?

Anchorage is steeped in the history of nature, fisherman and our Native Indian forbearers, and the Anchorage Museum of History and Art explored every aspect of Anchorage’s rich history, and the legacy of Russian influence on My absolute favorite sight in Anchorage was completely breathtaking – and completely free! It was the winter wonder of the borealis lighting up the Alaskan sky. You’d swear you were looking at heaven.

I took a day cruise to Columbia Glacier, which is a 4-mile wide ice shelf, and the fastest moving glacier in the world. On the cruise we spotted brown bears (or Kodiaks) and seals. You can also visit Columbia Glacier via charter boat, small plane or ferry.

I enjoyed the Native Indian heritage and culture at Totem Bight State Historical Park . See the awe-inspiring replica totem poles and the Totem Bright State tribal house that spies on next door neighbor… Tongass National Forest, which harbors more than 50 distinct bird species, mountain goats, orca whales and Kodiak brown bears.

(photo credit flickr cc)

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 and is filed under Thirty Dates in Thirty States, United States.