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Visiting Alaska, the Beautiful #BayouTravel

October 30, 2014 by Maria

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Contributor Kristi takes us to Alaska with her new adventures and pictures of Alaska the Beautiful.

It is hard to travel to Alaska and not find it one of the most beautiful places in the world. Not only are there over 100,000 glaciers, but also Mount McKinley that is the tallest mountain in North America. Alaska has one of the largest coastlines and boasts glaciers calving into the sea, rare land spits like in Homer, and hundreds of islands. There are so many varied landscapes in Alaska that one of them is sure to take your breath away making it easy to call it Alaska, the Beautiful.

It is hard to imagine a town like Homer’s main businesses are on a very small piece of land called a spit. The spit is 4.5 miles long and is the longest road that goes into ocean waters in the entire world. It takes about 10-15 minutes to drive down it. It has a boat harbor that can accommodate both shallow and deep sea fishing boats. Hundreds of bald eagles come to the spit for its amazing fishing hole.

Alaska the Beautiful Homer Spit #BayouTravel
When viewing Alaska from the ocean, it is not uncommon to see a glacier calving into the sea. This is when the glacier’s ice breaks off into the ocean’s waters. It is loud and rumbling and quite a site. Some glaciers flow gently into the oceans and are trickling in throughout the year. Both are amazing to see.

Alaska the Beautiful - Coastline Glacier #BayouTravel

In Denali National Park is Mount McKinley. Often times the peak is hard to see because it rises up above the clouds. Only 30% of the park’s visitors ever see the top of this ginormous mountain. It is well worth the trip through beautiful valleys and ice-capped mountains to view Mount McKinley.

Alaska the Beautiful - Mount McKinley #BayouTravel

Throughout Alaska’s coastline are hundreds of islands, some not more than 10 feet across. If you look closely you might just see that the island is alive. Stellar Sea Lions and hundreds of different birds like the Alaskan Puffin call Alaska home.

Alaska the Beautiful - Sea Lions #BayouTravel

Alaska, the Beautiful has some of Americas most breathtaking views. Between the amazing views, spectacular coastline it’s very evident why Alaska is a popular travel destination.

Is Alaska on your travel must-see list?

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  1. Jennifer H says

    October 30, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    My husband visited Alaska years ago with his Dad. It does look like a beautiful place!

  2. Andrea Kruse says

    October 30, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Gorgeous photos! I would love the chance to visit Alaska someday with my husband. That would be a kick to live and work in Homer. Surrounded by so much water and snow must be amazing!

  3. Raijean says

    October 30, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Yes it is, even though I hate the cold weather… I want to visit. Hell if I can last in Chicago, I can last anywhere.

  4. Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says

    October 30, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    My husband grew up in Alaska and told us how beautiful it is. We’d love to go back!

  5. Michele says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Although I doubt I ever will I would love to visit Alaska and watch a calving ice berg. Or watch the Puffins on their own little island unspoiled by humans.

  6. JEFF TAYLOR says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    I would love to travel to Alaska someday! It has such beautiful scenery and national parks. The only problem is that getting there is so expensive. But it is on my must see list!

  7. Rebecca Swenor says

    November 1, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I have always wanted to visit Alaska. My brother had lived and worked there for like ten years. It seems so beautiful. These are awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing.

  8. Liz Mays says

    November 2, 2014 at 4:56 am

    It’s most definitely on my travel list. I’m really looking forward to that one day!

  9. Jennifer says

    November 4, 2014 at 3:02 am

    These pictures are gorgeous! I’ve always wanted to go to Alaska! Maybe someday…

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