This beautiful state is wide open, cold most of the year, and filled with wildlife. Here are some interesting facts about Alaska that kids will love!

Alaska is the only state besides Hawaii that doesn’t touch any other states. It has the longest coastline of any other state in the United States.

There are many interesting facts about Alaska including animals ranging from whales to wolves, active volcanoes, and a huge fishing industry.

Fact One: The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is run every year in Alaska. This race is held in March every year starting in 1973 to commemorate a race against time to save the city of Nome from a diphtheria outbreak in 1925.

Fact Two: Alaska is home to the largest population of gray wolves in the United States. Gray wolves can be found in the Great Lakes region, Northern Rockies, Pacific Northwest.

Fact Three: Humpback whales can be seen off the coast of Alaska part of the year. They weigh around 40 tons and are 48 to 62 feet long.

Fact Four: Alaska has the biggest fishing industry in the United States. There are over three million lakes and over 6,000 miles of coastline in Alaska which makes it one of the best places to fish.

Fact Five: There are 130 active volcanoes in Alaska which is the most in the United States. More than 50 volcanoes in Alaska have been active since 1760 which is more than any in the rest of North America.

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