Personal blog about states
Alaskans believe that their state flower , the alpine forget – me – not (Myosotis alpestris) is symbolic of the spirit of the state’s pioneers; after all, they were the ones who originally selected the small, blue-flowering perennial to represent their new home.
Moose
9 edible Alaskan plants you didn’t know about White clover. We bet you had no idea white clover blossoms (yes clover as in the three-leafed stuff growing everywhere) are quite delicious and high in protein. Dandelion. Fireweed . Spruce/pine. Birch syrup/bark. Cattails. Ferns . Forget-me-not.
The name ” Alaska ” is taken from the Aleut word “aláxsxaq” that refers to an object to which the sea is directed, in this case the Alaska peninsula and mainland. This is sometimes loosely translated as ” great land .”
The Last Frontier
Reindeer Sausage . Native Alaskans have preserved game meats for decades. Anything Salmon . With such an abundance of wild salmon , it’s not hard to see why the pink fish makes the list of quintessential Alaskan dishes. Kaladi Brothers Coffee. Fish and Chips. Berry Cobbler. King Crab Legs .
“When it comes to wildlife, Alaska is famous for salmon, moose, caribou, bears, whales, bison, puffins, jellyfish, etc. When it comes to scenery, Alaska is famous for glaciers and fjords, mountains, and more lakes, rivers, and waterways than one could dream of.
The name ” Alaska ” is derived from the Aleut “alaxsxaq”, meaning “the mainland” or, more literally, “the object towards which the action of the sea is directed”. It is also known as “Alyeska”, the “great land”, an Aleut word derived from the same root.
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Animals in Alaska #8 Stellar Sea Lions. #7 Wolverines. #6 Walrus. #5 Black Bear . #4 Wolves. #3 Grizzly Bear . #2 Moose . It’s easy to think of Bullwinkle and write the moose off as innocuous gentle creatures wandering aimlessly through the woods. #1 Polar Bears . Arguably the king and certainly largest of the bear family is the Polar Bear .
Alaskan crops Beets. Broccoli. Cabbage. Carrots. Cauliflower. Chard. Dill. Fava bean.
Alaska Flowers Alaska has an abundance of flowers , here are some of the most common. Iris: Monkshood: The common monkshood is a high plant with slim stem and beautiful blue blossoms. Forget-me-not. The Alaska state flower . Fireweed. Bunchberry. Douglas Aster. Salmonberry.
Baneberry / Snake Berry / Doll’s Eyes Leaves: This deciduous plant has a single stock. Fruit: In July and August, a red or white, opaque, shiny berry develops with a black dot at the end. Each berry also has its own elongated stem. Effects: The berries are poisonous and will often send the heart into cardiac arrest.
Crime in the U.S. state of Alaska is exceptionally high and is present in various forms. Crime rates in Alaska are among the highest in the U.S.
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Alaska
Alaska Alax̂sxax̂ (Aleut) Alaasikaq (Inupiaq) Anáaski (Tlingit) Alas’kaaq (Pacific Gulf Yupik) | |
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Country | United States |
Before statehood | Territory of Alaska |
Admitted to the Union | January 3, 1959 (49th) |
Capital | Juneau |