THE ALASKA COLLECTION
It’s true what they say about Alaska: everything seems larger than life. As the largest state with millions
of acres of wilderness, Alaska certainly has stunning geography. The state is home to over three million lakes,
Mt. Denali, the largest peak in the US, an estimated 100,000 glaciers, and Tongass National Forest, the largest
national forest in the country. There is also an abundance of wildlife including bears, caribou, moose, wolves,
and whales. And the northern lights are amazing. Presented here are several images taken during recent visits.
Notice how white dominates most of the scenes. Photographers seek to capture the nuances in the shades of white.
Another common element is the contrast between the clear blue sky and whiteness of the surrounding scenery. Enjoy.
DENALI
Here I captured one of the beautiful mountains in the Alaskan Range at Mount Denali National Park.
The partially snow-covered mountain is enhanced by the expressive clouds and blue sky in the
background and evergreen trees in the foreground. The viewer has a sense of the enormity of the
mountains in the park which is 6 million acres of mostly undeveloped wilderness.
Location: Denali National Park, Alaska
Location: Denali National Park, Alaska
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HUBBARD GLACIER
“Hubbard Glacier”, with the St. Elias Mountains and an expressive sky in the background, is an example
of the beautiful scenery found in Alaska. This image shows only a small portion of the glacier which is
mainly below the surface. It is actually about 7 miles wide and 76 miles long. While many glaciers are
shrinking, Hubbard Glacier is the largest of eight known calving glaciers that are increasing in mass and advancing.
Location: Yakutat, Alaska about 200 miles northwest of Juneau
Location: Yakutat, Alaska about 200 miles northwest of Juneau
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ST. ELIAS MOUNTAINS
In this image I captured part of the St. Elias Mountains. The reflections of the ice and mountains in
the foreground add symmetry and provide an interesting ethereal effect. I took this picture from a boat
in the vicinity of Hubbard Glacier.
Location: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Yakutat, Alaska
Location: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Yakutat, Alaska
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SUNBATHERS
“Sunbathers” captures seals relaxing on a buoy. The total effect is nearly perfect.
There is a sense of tranquility with the fir trees and mountains in the background
and the water calmly surrounding the seals. This picture was taken from a boat at
Auke Bay, so the challenge was getting a good picture while the boat was rocking.
Location: Auke Bay, Juneau, Alaska
Location: Auke Bay, Juneau, Alaska
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How to get there:
From the US, visitors can access Alaska by ship, air and highway. Most of the major Airlines fly to Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau which are major ports of entry. Fairbanks is the major hub for the interior region. Juneau is the major hub for the coastal region. The airlines offer service to smaller regional airports around the state. Several cruise lines offer coastal cruises from Seattle, Vancouver or Seward, as well as optional land excursions to Denali National Park and other places.
Drive from Seattle to Juneau (1700 miles):
From Seattle follow WA-9 to British Columbia, where the road becomes BC-11. Drive on BC-97, then take Highway 16/TC-16W to BC-37. Take Cassier Hwy/BC-37 to the Alaska Hwy. Drive on South Klondike Hwy. Finally, take the Haines-Skagway Ferry, then the Juneau-Haines Ferry to Juneau. Juneau is known for whale watching, Mendenhall Glacier and Glacier Gardens.
Drive from Juneau to Fairbanks (800 miles):
Take the Juneau-Haines Ferry, then the Haines-Skagway Ferry. Drive on Broadway Street/AK98 which becomes S. Klondike Hwy/BC-2. Follow the Alaskan HwyYT-1 to Richardson Hwy/AK-2. Follow AK-2 to Richardson Hwy/AK-2. Continue on AK-2 to Fairbanks. Fairbanks is known for the northern lights, Chena Hot Springs, and the Alaskan pipeline.
Drive from Fairbanks to Anchorage (360 miles): Take AK-3N to Anchorage. Anchorage is known for Kenai Fjords National Park, scenic Alaskan Railway, and Matanuska Glacier.
From the US, visitors can access Alaska by ship, air and highway. Most of the major Airlines fly to Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau which are major ports of entry. Fairbanks is the major hub for the interior region. Juneau is the major hub for the coastal region. The airlines offer service to smaller regional airports around the state. Several cruise lines offer coastal cruises from Seattle, Vancouver or Seward, as well as optional land excursions to Denali National Park and other places.
Drive from Seattle to Juneau (1700 miles):
From Seattle follow WA-9 to British Columbia, where the road becomes BC-11. Drive on BC-97, then take Highway 16/TC-16W to BC-37. Take Cassier Hwy/BC-37 to the Alaska Hwy. Drive on South Klondike Hwy. Finally, take the Haines-Skagway Ferry, then the Juneau-Haines Ferry to Juneau. Juneau is known for whale watching, Mendenhall Glacier and Glacier Gardens.
Drive from Juneau to Fairbanks (800 miles):
Take the Juneau-Haines Ferry, then the Haines-Skagway Ferry. Drive on Broadway Street/AK98 which becomes S. Klondike Hwy/BC-2. Follow the Alaskan HwyYT-1 to Richardson Hwy/AK-2. Follow AK-2 to Richardson Hwy/AK-2. Continue on AK-2 to Fairbanks. Fairbanks is known for the northern lights, Chena Hot Springs, and the Alaskan pipeline.
Drive from Fairbanks to Anchorage (360 miles): Take AK-3N to Anchorage. Anchorage is known for Kenai Fjords National Park, scenic Alaskan Railway, and Matanuska Glacier.
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