Alaska

Population: 663,661
Land Area: 571,951 square miles

Alaska was first discovered in 1741 when Danish explorer Vitus JonassenBering sighted it on a voyage ti Siberia.

On October18, 1867 Alaska became the property of the United States.

Gold is the official state mineral.

Juneau is the only capital city in the United States accessible only by boat or plan.


Cray Laws in Alaska

• Moose may not be viewed from an airplane.
• While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.
• It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.
• A person may only carry a concealed slingshot if that person has received the appropriate license.

I know it is cold there also. I have always wanted to go to Alaska. Maybe one day I will get the chance.