The USA's landscapes are truly breathtaking, from the arid deserts of California to the snow-capped Rockies, and from Florida's sandy beaches to the flat, windswept plains of the Midwest. Each location offers a unique experience, akin to visiting an entirely different country. The USA ranks third in the world's most-visited countries list, trailing behind Spain and France, with approximately 67 million tourists annually.
The majority of these visitors flock to New York, followed by Florida, California, Hawaii, and Nevada, home to Las Vegas. In stark contrast, Alaska, the largest and least densely populated state in the USA, receives the fewest visitors. Despite being large enough to fit the entire UK seven times over, its population is only around 730,000, roughly equivalent to the wider Sheffield urban area.
This means vast expanses of its mountain peaks, enormous forests, and glacial landscapes remain untouched and unexplored. But even within Alaska there are different degrees of remoteness. For instance, its largest city, Anchorage, houses around 290,000 residents and boasts an international airport along with all the modern conveniences and chain stores you'd expect in any comparable American city, reports Wales Online .
The southernmost coast of Alaska is a favourite among cruise-goers due to its breathtaking scenery and wildlife, including humpback whales, Orcas, sea lions, and otters. Inland, you'll find bears, moose, caribou, and wolves, to name just a few. Most of Al.