TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN

ALASKA

Matthew Mock

Introduction to Leisure

Dr. Barnett 1:10-2pm

#10 Denali Zipline Tours

• 3 hours of the most northern Alaska zipline

• All ziplines through the boreal forests and lakes

• Views of Mt. McKinley with almost every line

• Located inside Denali National Park at Talkeetna, Alaska

Retrieved from: http://denaliziplinetours.com/

#9 El Dorado Gold Mine

Located in the Fox community by Fairbanks

Underground mine in a permafrost tunnel

Learn about its history by taking railcars and panning for your own gold

Retrieved from:  www.eldoradogoldmine.com

#8 H2Oasis Indoor Water Park 56,000 sq. ft.

waterpark located in Anchorage

5th largest waterpark in the USA

500 ft. long water roller coaster

Lazy river that goes all the way around parkRetrieved from:

H20asiswaterpark.com

#7 Fishing the Buskin River State Park

One of the most productive fisheries in the Kodiak system

Single largest area for catching salmon Fishing Derbies on a monthly basis Types of salmon changes during year

Retrieved from:http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/kodiak/buskinfish.htm

#6 Kenai Fjords National Park

Most popular park for tourists Known for beautiful views of glaciers Mostly hiking and canoeing for views Sight-seeing of birds and plant-life 38 glaciers in park

Retrieved from: http://www.nps.gov/kefj/

photosmultimedia/index.htm

#5 Glacier Bay National Park Largest protected marine sanctuary in

the world Park larger than the state of Connecticut Activities include: hiking, kayaking,

sight-seeing, boating, and tours

Retrieved from:http://

www.nps.gov/glba/index.htm

#4 Bear Safaris

Between 6 and 10 hour hike/shuttle/seaplane in the wilderness

Locations include volcanoes, glaciers, forests, and lakes

All-inclusive trips Watch bears in natural habitat

Retrieved from: http://

www.alaska.org/detail/homer-air

#3 The Alaska Zoo

Located in Anchorage Home of over 77 animals with over 38

species of arctic and sub-arctic Good place to visit to avoid outdoor

wilderness Family friendly

Retrieved from:http://alaskazoo.org/

#2 Denali National Park Home of the largest peak in USA- Mt.

McKinley Mostly trails through forests, glaciers,

and ice sheets Home of grizzly bears, wolverines,

moose, and caribou Over 12,000 lakes

Retrieved from:http://

www.attractionsofamerica.com/attractions/alaska.php#.U0tv-

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#1 Disney Cruise Travel Alaska from the

luxury of being on a cruise ship

Indoor waterparks, clubs, and restaurants

Go on excursions: ziplining, hiking, and fishing

Have all your dreams come true

Retrieved from:http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/