Here are just a few reasons why:
5. Jaw-dropping, snow-capped scenery.
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4. Haunting coastline.
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3. Cedar-planked wild salmon. ‘Nuff said.
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2. Killer wildlife.
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1. The Northern Lights, of course!
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Clearly, the state packs a powerful punch in terms of travel appeal.
So what could possibly throw me off?