www.womanthismonth.com August 2016 52 For a taste of real Alaskan flavour and hospitality, pay a visit to Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse. Special tours can be arranged to see the Northern Lights, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people. Head to Ketchikan to take in the famous tribal totem art. A dog-sled journey is an absolute must. Alaska is known the world over for its amazing unspoilt scenery and teeming wildlife. There’s a whole range of outdoorsy things to do from hiking to kayaking to getting up close and personal with nature. Dubbed ‘the last frontier of the USA’ because of its vast distance from the other states, Alaska is teeming with rugged scenery, abundant wildlife and adventure. No other place offers such easy and overwhelming immersion into the wild world. From gilded glaciers and lush rain forests to volcanic valleys and humongous national parks, this state will leave you in awe from the beginning to the end of your stay. Head to Ketchikan to witness Alaska’s famous totem-pole art-form, or camp at Wonder Lake for the best views of Mount McKinley. The state offers activities you only see in wildlife and nature documentaries, such as kayaking to icebergs, whale watching, and getting an up-close view of grizzly bears and moose. LIFESTYLE | travel The Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizzeria is known as one of Anchorage’s best restaurants, where you can heat up with big portions and friendly company. Alaska
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