Approximately 60,000 years ago Ice Age nomads, Siberian hunters, first observed the scenic splendor of our country's largest state. Now you have that rare opportunity to share in that splendor since Alaska is comprised of 365 million acres giving you limitless opportunities to relocate wherever you so wish.

Does climbing the largest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley, appeal to you? If you enjoy hiking or backpacking then the day hike, or a mountain bike excursion, is in your future. Even a month-long adventure scaling the summit of Mount McKinley awaits giving you a truly lifetime memorable experience. If you relocate near Anchorage in the southcentral region of Alaska, then four mountain ranges are within driving distance. Entertain going for a day in the mountains of Chugach State Park where you can camp, hike, fish, mountain bike, river kayak or water raft as well as backpack.

In the west explore the untamed majesty of the Aleutians neighboring with puffins and sea otters. The 4 million acres of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve introduce you to wild rivers, granite mountain peaks, and primitive glaciers that will astonish you.

While in the north pan for gold, discover the vast natural coastline by kayak while watching brown bears seek fish along the beaches, and explore the unparalleled Alaskan rain forest. When was the last time you ventured north of the Artic Circle? You may cross it when driving the Dalton Highway to the very tip of Alaska.

With over 3 million lakes and 3,000 river and streams, engage in flyfishing, freshwater fishing, salt water fishing and even ice fishing providing sportsmen with a unique adventure to reel in any of the more than 600 species of fish teeming the Alaskan waters. Picture a night where you the angler cook over your very own campfire, gaze at the northern skies, share the unspoiled wilderness, and inhale pure unpolluted air.

Ceremonies and festivals abound for those so inclined. Such festivals involve dancing and singing, feasting, wearing of clan regalia, and sometimes a gift exchange. Various Native cultures wear jewelry or tattoos, ornamental robes or tunics, and elaborate headdresses or masks. One example is the Inupiat's Messenger Feast where tribal members exchange gifts, trade for implements, materials, or for food. The tribes alternate holding this annual fete which is held in the early winter.

The port city of Anchorage offers residents and visitors a variety of museums, a diversity of ethnic eateries and a performing-arts center. Juneau, a charming frontier town offers the Alaska State Museum as well as other attractions such as the oldest original Russian church built in 1894.