Why are tourists attracted to Alaska?

Many tourists are attracted to Alaska because of the beautiful nature and scenery. Some of these include Glacier Bay National Park and the Tongass National Forest, which is the largest national forest in the US. These attractions are scenic and attract 1.4 million people each year on average.

A lot of people actually visit Alaska by a cruise ship. This form of transport is extremely popular because tourists get to experience the landscape very close up from a sea level, and experience glaciers and mountains right in front of them.

In addition to this Alaska is home to the Chena Hot Springs Resort which also contains potential viewing opportunities for the Northern Lights.

Alaska is one of the most natural and 'unspoiled' places on earth.

The physical environment of Alaska is the number one pull factor for tourists. Honey pot sites include the Wrangell St Elias national park. Picturesque scenery including glaciers and mountains attract tourists to take part in activities such as hiking, rock climbing and fishing. Over 2 million tourists visit Alaska each year, contributing hugely to both local and national economies. Adventure tourism such as off roading is also big in Alaska. Other than the physical environment, culture is also an attraction in Alaska, with Inupiat and Yup’ik historical heritage sights.