When Alaska joined the Union in 1959, it was the first new state in forty-seven years. And although it is the largest state, it has a relatively small population; only Wyoming has fewer people. Alaska’s vast unspoiled wilderness is home to a huge assortment of wildlife including fur seals, musk oxen, brown bears, polar bears, caribou, elk and moose. Take virtual tour with the following sites.
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