When it's not raining, the sky is the deepest shade of turquoise, a color mirrored by the clear, deep water that touches much of the landmass. Wildlife appears out of nowhere both on the land and in the water. Glaciers exquisite in their grandeur and steep mountain passes covered with snow even in the summer are everywhere you look. During the summer months tourists arrive in droves to take in the grandeur of Alaska. A veritable feast for the eyes would be putting it mildly.
Many pilots fly to Alaska to hunt and fish.
Flying into a crystal clear wilderness lake to fish is a dream come true. The State Forest Service provides cabins throughout the state that can by rented, much like camping spaces in the Lower 48. Reservations are necessary, especially during hunting season. The cabins are rustic, but adequate, and are available all year long. There are also beaches in the Yakutat and Cordova areas suitable for landing and remote landing strips with Forest Service cabins nearby.