During winter, it’s usually less crowded in Alaska, so you can enjoy greater and more fabulous snowy scenes there. Alaska’s official website has recommended a lot of tourist attractions we can go to visit. It should be aware that Alaska has their native language, including two main groups as Inuit-Unangan (a.k.a. Eskimo-Aleut) and Na-Dene (a.k.a. Athabascan-Eyak-Tlingit) so some places and food are named in their local language. However, you don’t have to worry about that, as nearly 85% of the citizens in Alaska speak English and about 3.5% of them speak Spanish. What’s more, the price in Alaska is also cheaper in winter, for there are fewer tourists and less demand. It would be a great chance for a trip to Alaska with less money!
2. Winter And Snowy Activities
There are lots of snowy activities that you can only try in Alaska! For they have the most fantastic snow in the world and a great atmosphere for snow activities. When you arrive in Alaska, you will never be bored and lack anything to do. In Alaska, activities can change with seasons changing. The weather in spring and fall is a little the same - unpredictable! It’s very possible that sunshine, rain, fog, and snow happen on the same day. Summer in Alaska is like spring in lots of states, and you can visit beautiful aurora near the north pole! However, winter is personally my most recommended time for visiting Alaska, for you can experience lots of icy and snowy activities like skating, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. Dog sledding is of great reputation which you should never miss!
3. Unique Winter Festivals
There are lots of interesting events and activities held across Alaska during winter every year. And many tourists are drawn to these events all over the country. For instance, Fur Rondy is a fun event in Alaska. Fur Rondy is the largest and oldest winter festival in Alaska for celebrating through sports, family and friends activities, and all kinds of cultural events. The Yukon Quest International is also one of the popular festivals which often contains a tough dog competition and it’s a great chance for tourists to witness this match in real life. In this event, you will be able to see dogs stretch their sleds for around a thousand miles. Most of the festivals and events in Alaska are to provide a chance to celebrate and have fun for their citizens, which is also a cannot-miss chance for tourists to experience the real lives of the native citizens.
4. Fabulous Northern Lights Show
Alaska is a place where you will get to experience the scenes around the north pole, which we can rarely see in our daily lives. The Northern Lights Show is one of them. When you visit Alaska in summer, you will get to see the natural aurora with the bright sky and the magnificent natural scene - the perpetual day. However, if you visit in winter, you can see manual lights provided by local organizations. With everything in white, valleys, mountains, and trees covered in snow, as well as rivers and lakes frozen thickly, I’m sure you will experience something different there and find it more unique and enjoyable.
However, there’s a saying in Alaska “There is never wrong weather here, just wrong gear.” So you should keep in mind to wear many to keep yourself really warm and comfortable. Extreme low temperatures can do a lot of harm to people. For thick coats and gear, you can visit Amazon, or Walmart to get many kinds of them. If you think getting new gears for just a trip is a little expensive for you, it would be a great choice to get online coupons on sites like RetailMeNot, Slickdeals, and CouponBirds.
5. Great Christmas Atmosphere
It also would be a good idea to spend your Christmas holiday in Alaska. There is a small town called the North Pole, which is well known for its greatest Christmas atmosphere in the world. North Pole Town has Christmas activities all year round, and it has the world’s biggest Santa Claus statue in the world. Because of its Christmas atmosphere and its geographical location, this town is always regarded as the home of Santa Claus. Many parents take their kids here to visit Santa Claus, get their individual presents for the next year, and enjoy Christmas. There is also a Santa Claus House which contains thousands of letters for children every year, from Santa Claus. Santa Claus House is also a good place to choose yourself or your family and friends for a unique Christmas gift!
The temperature in Alaska may be very low, but the tension and fun are burning there. Get your coats dressed and get your body ready, do not miss the chance to take your adventure in Alaska!
