Ever heard the expression "
a picture is worth a thousand words"...well, I recently had the opportunity to visit Juneau, Alaska and all I can say is "you should have been there!" With it's tree-lined, snow-capped mountains, and breath-taking glaciers, a picture just does not do it justice. By the way, while waiting at the airport to return back to Virginia, I noticed this sign from the Chamber. Here are a few photos for your enjoyment along with some Alaska State Facts!
State Capital: Juneau
Area: 570,374 square miles
Population: 621,000
State Flower: Wild Forget-me-not
State Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
State Motto: "North to the Future"
State Tree: Sitka Spruce
State Flag: The North Star points to the future, the Great Bear or Big Dipper, symbolizes strength, and the blue field recalls the deep blue Alaska sky and the wild forget-me-nots.
