Rebecca's Into the Wild Project: Trip to Alaska

Hawaii. California. Alaska. New York. Of all these interesting places, if I had to choose one place to go, I would go to Alaska. Why, you say? Although California, Hawaii, and New York are all interesting places, Alaska is the last frontier (besides space, of course). To get there, I would fly; it would be the quickest way to get from the continental U.S. to Alaska. (There is a rail connecting Alaska and Canada, but you would also have to take a ferry, and travel to Canada first, of course.) If we were low enough, and if it was not cloudy, I could also have a bird's eye view of the land on the way there.

The only negative thing about Alaska is the weather. Not that it is really rainy; rather, it snows. In fact, blizzards can be expected, and so are sub-freezing temperatures. At this time of year, January, no weatherman predicts above freezing temperatures. I would have to take very warm clothes: winter boots; a good coat; good, warm woolen socks; hat; gloves; and much more. I also might bring hiking or camping gear and a fishing pole, because there can be some big fish there. I would also bring a can of pepper spray. Not because the people are dangerous, but because the bears could be. And of course, I would have to bring a camera. The views are magnificient, something that Alaska is well known for, besides the cold. And there are also the Northern Lights, which I expect will be be even more beautiful than the pictures.

In Alaska, I would do a lot of things, and most of them have to do with nature. In New York, you might want to visit Time's Square or Chinatown, but not in Alaska. I would go shopping, of course, to get some souvenirs. But mostly, I would be outdoors. I would want to go fishing, and hiking, and maybe even camping, but it might be a little cold for me. If I went at the right time, I might also be able to see a sled dog team, maybe even in a race! Alaska, the last frontier, has so much to offer that you cannot get elsewhere. Maybe, in time, it would become more settled, but for now, it is a gorgeous wildlife area, one that I do not want to miss out on.