Alaska fun facts trivia

Such misconceptions about the 49th state include its supposed constant below freezing weather, the 24 hours a day of darkness and the endless rumor that people live in igloos, which unfortunately has made people who have never visited the state want to stay away. The fact is, Alaska is one of the most charming states in the United States and its physical beauty is uncanny. Using dogs to pull sleds have been used in Alaska for centuries and it was even a method of transportation in many parts of the state. The state dog is the malamute, a large dog bred for their strength and ability to haul heavy freight, which also makes this breed of dog perfect for sledding.

For at least one day every fall, Alaskans feel flush with cash. For most of the state though, the sun does set in the brightest stretches of summer and rises in the darkest depths of winter, usually for at least a few hours. Even Fairbanks gets around three hours of sun in the winter and a few hours without the sun in the summer. No matter how you feel about her, Palin probably drew more attention — and television cameras — to Alaska, her home state, than any other person in modern history. Always charismatic and hardworking, Palin was a high school basketball star, beauty queen and eventual mayor of her hometown, Wasilla. Her family embodied Alaska lifestyles — fishing commercially, riding and racing snow machines, hunting and having fun all around Alaska.

There are 20 highest mountain peaks in the United States. Photo: Ross Fowler. There are more than 3, rivers and 3,, lakes in Alaska. The largest is Lake Iliamna which is 1, square miles. Juneau has no road access to the rest of the state.

The following is a greeting given in one of the 20 indigenous languages recognized by the State of Alaska. Of the 20 highest peaks in the United States, 17 are in Alaska. Denali, the highest peak in North America, is 20, ft. Denali, the Indian name for the peak, means "The Great One.