Many Americans like to take vacations every year, and often, they take vacations that are 50 miles away or further from home to see and experience exotic and new things. Americans want to get away from the bustle and routine of everyday life and work, and this means visiting many different popular vacation spots domestic and abroad. Among locations in the United States, some of the most popular places for a vacation are the coasts of Florida and California, and especially Hawaii and its islands like Oahu. These places are popular for their warm beaches and swimming and boat opportunities, but for those who want something different, Alaska beckons as a vast and attractive wilderness to tour. Somewhere cold like Alaska may sound like an odd vacation choice for some, but for adults who love the rugged outdoors and staking their claim in a tough land like the Alaskan tundra, visiting this vast state can be highly appealing for a number of reasons. Why visit the so-called “icebox” for a vac