Camping in Alaska

Alskan Camping

Camping in Alaska can be quite an adventure, but it is not something to be taken lightly. After all, most of Alaska is a vast, dangerous, frozen wasteland. Even the coastal areas can have some of the most unpredictable weather in the country.  I have a cousin who wanted to go camping in Alaska by himself, but I managed to talk him out of it. I told him that he needed to go with a tour group, and he finally admitted that I was right. He, in turn, convinced me to come along with them. At first, I thought going to campgrounds in Alaska was a bad idea. It may have been a bad idea, but I'm glad that I did it. It was one of the most exciting things that I've ever done!

Our trip was based out of Anchorage Alaska, but we were only there for a few days. We got our camping equipment in Anchorage and then set off for more remote reaches of the Coast. Because it was our first time camping in Alaska, we agreed to stay in the coastal areas. It was the summer, after all, and the Alaskan coast can be downright mild and pleasant. Although we did not see a lot of darkness, we had brought sleeping shades so we were okay. This is one of the things that I can't recommend enough if you're going to go camping in Alaska. Pay attention to what time of year it is. If you have not gone before, make sure that you are going camping in Alaska during the six months of light, and bring sleeping shades. Otherwise, you will not be able to sleep the whole time!

One of the great things about camping in Alaska is how remote it is. It only takes a days hike, and you are far enough from the cities to receive almost no light pollution. It is amazing how big and beautiful the skies are. Even in the middle of the summer, you can see Northern lights sometimes. This is one of the great thrills of camping in Alaska, but it is by no means the only one. You can see all kinds of native wildlife. There are deer, elk, moose, as well as a wide variety of birds. There are tall trees and low scrub. The best thing about camping in Alaska, however, is the thrill of being in one of the last unspoiled wilderness refuges on earth. Nothing can compare to that!