Yes, though F-35s are supposed to be more prevalent throughout the United States as well. Isn’t a micro nuclear reactor or something of the sort supposed to be built in Eielson AFB soon?
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I believe so. I heard it on the local news stations.
Alaska is similar to Northern Canada, with vast expands of wilderness. Alaska has the highest mountains in the US and Canada, and the largest state and National parks. It is very different to Maine because of its size (a different ecosystem). For example the coastal areas from the Vancouver Island all the way North to the Alaska panhandle (Southeast) are somewhat similar, with lots of rain, temperatures, forests, sea and other wildlife (bears) forests, and so on. It is much different in the interior of Alaska in that there are extreme temperature changes. It could be in the 80's during the summer, and -45 degrees during the winter. Last year the snow on the ground lasted into mid May, and sometimes it starts snowing by September. Sometimes the temperatures by mid September drop to the 30's at night, and then raise to the 50's during the day.
If you like photographing wildlife, both marine and land animals, or just taking photos of the Auroras, AND as long as you have lots of money
Alaska is the place to be. The problem is the long and dark winter: can you imagine a place where it's dark when you leave for work early in the morning, and then return home after work in darkness. Then it is the opposite during the Summer as 21 June nears, in which case you go to bed while the sun is still shining, and to work with the sun shining.Winter activities: skijoring, sled dog racing, snowmobiling, skiboarding, taking photos of the Auroras (space). You must to engage in outdoor activities, and when indoors you must also socialize or engage in some activity that keep your mind from going crazy
Summer: wildlife, landscape, and seascape photography. Hunting, shooting guns at the local ranges, going on long drives (sightseeing), aircraft tours (if you can afford it),salmon fishing, halibut fishing, ATV or UTV trail rides with family and friends, and a myriad of other things. If you are young, strong, and a daredevil, then you can ride the extreme surf moving inland by the Turnagain Arm Anchorage. You can ride the wage twice per day during the summer:
A better view (maybe in September?):
Bore Tide In Alaska Was Captured By A Drone And It Was Stunning
Up to 50 feet wide with 10 feet tall waves, watch as this world-renowned pehenomenon, the bore tide in Alaska, occurs before your very eyes.
We also have "ice hotels," antique automobile museums, University Museum (Fairbanks), bear viewing (yes "wild bears", not "bare viewing) and photographing, train rides along the Denali Park, boat rides, ballon rides, and so on.
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This is a shot of my daughter kayaking in Alaska, June 2021. I mean, who wouldn't want to do this? I sure do!
Yes, Alaska is nothing but spectacular. The limit relates to how much money you are willing to spend, but then it is the same way around the world. However, if you are young and can afford some of the fun, by all means do so while you can, instead of spending your life working to amass a fortune you won't be able to enjoy when you are too old and feeble.
She did say it was very expensive, but that they would definitely go back. She was raised to appreciate experiences more than things, so her and my son-in-law save for and look forward to trips like that one.
Very good! Some experiences like that stay with you for a lifetime. Most times we spend time working and preparing for the future hoping to retire years later and enjoy the rest of our days. But along the way the lucky ones pause every now and then to enjoy the moment . It is not a bad idea to "pause" when one is relatively young and healthy. Once one is old it is very possible for one to not be able to do those things.
If visiting Alaska, it is best to plan and be prepared for weather change and things like that. Most often it is best to plan for more than one week stay. All depends on what you are planning to do. For example, if visiting to take photos of the Auroras in Fairbanks, sometimes it is cloudy for several days, while some other times it can be too cold for most visitors to stand outside of the vehicle for long periods of time. The bore tide in Turnagain Arm happens twice per day (every 12 hour, I believe). But sometimes one can watch the beluga whales chasing after salmon right next to the shore, even on low tide. This section of road (turnagain Arm) is very dangerous because of the very high vehicular traffic (RV's, trucks, cars, and so on), but there are places to park.
Some people rent RV's and spend weeks traveling through the interior of Alaska. Wildlife and landscape photographers do things like that because there are lots of places one can park off the road alone of near other people camping along the road. The amount of traffic on the Richardson Highway from Fairbanks to Delta Junction, and then South to Valdez, is quite low. Numerous spectacular views along the way, and seeing wildlife or various kinds is possible early in the morning and evening, specially near Summit Lake. Another interesting road is called, Glen Highway. From near Anchorage it leads to a place called, Glennallen. This very small town (a few buildings next the road) ends at the Richardson and Glen Highway intersection. Turning right on the Richardson leads to Copper Center, Chitina, and Valdez last. Turning left leads to the Denali Highway (spectacular views), Summit lake (very pretty area), Delta Junction, and Fairbanks last.
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I'm someone who thinks a perfect holiday is a cabin in the middle of nowhere, 20-30-40 miles from civilization in a heavily wooded area....
I've watched those Alaska Frontier police shows on TV and thought WOW living out there would be fun.
I'm also someone who loves the cold. Loves is an understatement.
Always wanted to go to Alaska. In my mind the only way I'd be comfortable there is if I had means to defend myself against bear invasions, etc. I don't know anyone else who would love to just be alone in a cabin for weeks on end with a set of good books and a walking stick. (That would be heaven for me).
I've watched those Alaska Frontier police shows on TV and thought WOW living out there would be fun.
I'm also someone who loves the cold. Loves is an understatement.
Always wanted to go to Alaska. In my mind the only way I'd be comfortable there is if I had means to defend myself against bear invasions, etc. I don't know anyone else who would love to just be alone in a cabin for weeks on end with a set of good books and a walking stick. (That would be heaven for me).
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I like Alaska as a frontier sort of place. My brother is retiring and moving there from the DC area because he has been coming there religiously on vacation for decades because he loves the wilderness, he hikes and fishes. I’m like minded, having always loved nature, it’s like a natural cathedral, but I would not like 3 months of low light.
You would do well in winter. In the summer, you’ll have to deal with mosquitos, especially in places such as Fairbanks and Lake Louise. If there is no wind, prepare for a swarm of mosquitoes.
Isolation would make it nearly impossible for the average person to take more than a few days in the Alaska wilderness (away from people) because of the long and dark winters. Maybe a person who has learned to survive in the wilderness can do it, but even so it is a gamble, since injuries (cuts, falls, twisting or breaking a limb, illnesses, etc.) are difficult to avoid. Mental issues such as depression, and even the seasonal changes, can make a person suffer from another type of depression called, SAD.
Mosquitoes, and even some small biting flies are found all around the interior of Alaska. Near Denali park there are some very nasty and large biting flies, then smaller ones by the Gulkana River (between Saxon and Glennallen). Mosquitoes aren't a big deal as long as you have lots of bug spray, or better yet a suit (pants and long-sleeve jacket) called, mosquito-suit (sold at Amazon and most sports stores). But still take bug spray, and also suit repair tape (duct tape and such).
Since Fairbanks is very close to the Arctic Circle, university students often go on short tours to the Arctic Circle from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). I have seen at least one young lady who ventured out there wearing shorts during the hot summer. When she returned home her legs were covered with mosquito bites. Poor thing. Mosquitoes and gnats aren't as common near large bodies of water (ocean), and also at the higher altitudes where is colder.
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He has purchased land overlooking Prince William Sound, and is working with an architect for the house.
I live 4,385 miles away from Alaska, so it wouldn't be somewhere I pop at the weekend.
I have met people from Wales around Fairbanks, Alaska. The wife or a military member stationed on Alaska is from wales. She has a beautiful English accent that is clear as the sound of a bell. My wife loves her accent, and I do too. But then, we have a "Prince Of Wales Island" in Alaska
Prince of Wales Island (Alaska) - Wikipedia
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I have met people from Wales around Fairbanks, Alaska. The wife or a military member stationed on Alaska is from wales. She has a beautiful English accent that is clear as the sound of a bell. My wife loves her accent, and I do too. But then, we have a "Prince Of Wales Island" in Alaska
Prince of Wales Island (Alaska) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Don’t tell her she sounds English if she’s a Welshie though lol, the Welsh aren’t keen on the English and neither are the Scots lol. I’ve been to America a few times and Canada but never made it to Alaska. It looks stunning though and hopefully one day I shall see it.
It seems that I made a mistake when saying that, "she had a beautiful English accent..." I realized that her accent is not English, but quite different than the average English-speaking person from England. For example, my brain has to slowdown some when I listen to Prince Charles, but when listening to her speak, it its amazingly clear to me (I speak the average American English). I kew a lady from Australia who sounds like the average English person from London, and again I had to pay close attention. All I can say is that when the lady from Wales was talking with my wife and I, we founds her accent quite beautiful.
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I can tell English from Scottish, from Irish, and we traveled though Wales once, but I don’t remember a particular distinction. My excuse might be we were not there long enough, just a day, not that many interactions with the locals, or I’m old.
I can tell English from Scottish, from Irish, and we traveled though Wales once, but I don’t remember a particular distinction. My excuse might be we were not there long enough, just a day, not that many interactions with the locals, or I’m old.
The Welsh accent changes by the town and Valley so there are hundreds of different variants. It does sound very different to English so you’d definitely notice if you’d spoken to a Welsh person for long enough. I’ve lived here 22 years nearly and can now tell what part of Wales people are from by the accent. I’d imagine it’s similar in the US but like you with British accents, I wouldn’t realise as I haven’t spent enough time in America to notice.
Are you trying to say that, "we don't hear as well as we get old?" If you are past middle age, welcome to my geezer's club!I can tell English from Scottish, from Irish, and we traveled though Wales once, but I don’t remember a particular distinction. My excuse might be we were not there long enough, just a day, not that many interactions with the locals, or I’m old.
("Geezer," as the Brits refer to)
Ebraska? What am I missing here? (besides an N)
If you have to explain a clever remark…
We had a friend who traveled to Alaska every January
the he returned we asked "How was Alaska?"
"Alaska is like Nebraska, but without the N" he would always reply.
we would always laugh because they sound the same, but quite different topographically!
I've been wanting to visit Alaska for some time now. But it's kind of expensive. There's a cruise that allows you to visit a few cities, I can't remember what it's called but its not your ordinary cruise company.