A Virtual Walking Trip Across the USA

A Walk Through Alaska

a descriptive virtual tour through Alaska, highlighting some of its most significant and scenic spots. Let's start our tour in the southernmost city of Alaska, Ketchikan, and we'll make our way north.

Ketchikan: We're starting our journey in this charming city known for its totem poles, salmon, and beautiful landscapes. Here, you can enjoy Creek Street, a historic boardwalk road built on stilts along Ketchikan Creek. You could also visit the Totem Heritage Center to admire native Alaskan art and history.

Juneau: Moving north, we arrive in Alaska's capital city, Juneau, located at the foot of grand mountain peaks and the edge of the sea. No roads lead into Juneau, so all visitors arrive by boat or plane. While here, you might visit the stunning Mendenhall Glacier, a massive ice field just outside the city.

Glacier Bay National Park: Continuing our journey, we arrive at this breathtaking national park, home to a myriad of wildlife, towering mountains, and deep fjords. The park's namesake glaciers calving icebergs into the sea provide a dramatic display of nature's power.

Skagway: This tiny town was the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. You can walk the same wooden boardwalks that gold-thirsty adventurers trod on their way to the Yukon gold fields. The well-preserved buildings in the Skagway Historic District now serve as reminders of this important period in Alaska's history.

Anchorage: Alaska's largest city offers the comforts of urban life with wilderness adventure at your doorstep. You might explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail or visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center for an in-depth understanding of Alaska's indigenous people.

Denali National Park: Home to North America's highest peak, Denali (formerly known as Mt. McKinley), this park offers rugged landscapes and chances to see wildlife like grizzly bears, caribou, and wolves.

Fairbanks: Known as the gateway to the Arctic, in Fairbanks you can get a taste of Alaska's heartland. Don't forget to visit the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for a comprehensive look at Alaskan history and culture.

Arctic Circle: Our journey concludes as we cross the Arctic Circle. Here, depending on the time of the year, you may witness the mesmerizing phenomenon of the midnight sun or the northern lights.

I hope this virtual journey gives you a sense of Alaska's diverse and stunning beauty, from its quaint towns to its grand wilderness.