- Ben

Alaska Is...

                  Alaska is more beautiful than what is believed.  It’s more than just mountains and glaciers and snow.  Way more beauty is to be found.  All you have to do is look.  So look.  Take the extra step to climb the mountain.  Go to the top.  See the landscape.  Feel the feeling of greatness amongst you.  But not if you don’t climb the mountain.  Build up the courage to try new things so you can look back upon it and say, “I did that!”  Sure, Alaska is beautiful on the outside.  But to truly experience Alaska, and to be able to sit back and stare in awe at the 49th state of America, you’re always going to have to take that extra step. 

Final Reflections

Alaska is an extraordinary place.  During the past 22 days I have experienced some things that I haven’t before, such as catching a fish for the first time, having a snowball fight in the middle of summer, walking the perimeter of a freezing cold lake with no shoes on, and not getting seasick on a boat.  All of these things and much more can happen in Alaska.