Unbeatable Views

“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt

It’s hard to find somewhere that has better views than Alaska. I have traveled to many places, but Alaska is hard to beat. These wasn’t a single location that we visited that didn’t have an amazing landscape. That might be why I captured over 2,000 photos while we were in Alaska last summer. Every place we visited I had my camersa with me capturing photos of everything. While I think most of the shots I captured turned out great, they don’t show how amazing Alaska is. We wouldn’t any man made development for miles. That is why they call Alaska the Last Frountier.

We rode a train while we visited Skagway, Alaska. I started researching what to do in Skagway. The White Pass Scenic Railway was the top recommendation. We signed up to do it. The weather was perfect that day. We were treated to some of the most incredible views I had ever seen. I took over 200 photos while we were on the train. I spent most of my time standing on the platform enjoying the amazing views.

Here are some facts about the White Pass Scenic Railway. 1) Created During the Klondike Gold Rush. The gold rush is what brought most people to Alaska during the late 1800s. The Railway was built to transport people from the coast to the inland, where gold was being found. 2) Designated an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. To build the Railway was a feat in modern engineering. It shares this designation with structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Panama Canal. 3) Climbs From Sea Level to 2,888 Feet at the Summit. It’s a tall climb from the beginning until the end. The views on the way up are incredible. 4) Passes Over Dead Horse Gulch. There are many historical landmarks along the way, but this one sticks out to many for many reasons. Dead Horse Gulch gets its name from the 3,000 horses that died there. This happened at that one spot on the trail during the gold rush. This sight shows the brutality and the desperation of those seeking gold. .5) It Crosses the Border into Canada. This was my first time visiting Canada, and it wasn’t the last. The spot is marked with a small structure and the flags of each country on their respective borders. This was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. Needless to say, if you are ever in Skagway, you have to experience it at least once.