Alaska is filled with jaw dropping, spectacular scenery. And as the largest state in the country, it’s no surprise that we are also home to seven of the 10 largest national parks in Alaska! Take a tour of these gorgeous, unique national parks that should be on everyone’s bucket list, and try and pick your favorite!
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This stunning and ethereal park is located north of the Arctic Circle. It’s also home to the most active sand dunes in the Arctic. It encompasses 1.75 million acres of beautiful tundra, and is known as one of the most isolated wilderness known in existence, as there are no roads in or out. The only access is by air. It’s also home to 400,000 caribou, all of which make their home here in this gorgeous area.
It may come as a surprise, but you’ll find the world’s longest zipline in Alaska! With so many incredible ziplines all around the world, the view from this particular zipline will blow the others right out of the water. Located on the Icy Strait in Hoonah, Alaska, the next time you’re in this part of Alaska, you need to check it out. Make sure that this adventure ride makes it on your bucket list, because this is one experience you’ll never forget.
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The Icy Strait Point Zip Rider in Alaska is a zipline located on Icy Strait point in Hoonah.
This incredible attraction has six different lines you can ride. Each one is 5,330 feet long, with a descent of 1,330 feet! With heights as high as this, your view will extend far out and over the area. You’ll be able to see for miles!
This means you can hit top speeds of up to 60 miles per hour during your descent.