Alaska - StatesAdvisor.com - StatesAdvisor.com https://www.statesadvisor.com Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:53:15 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb Alaska State Map https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-state-map.html https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-state-map.html Alaska State Map

Alaska printable state map with bordering states, rivers, major roadways, major cities, and the Alaska capital city, this Alaska county map can be printable by simply clicking on the thumbnail of the map below then clicking the print icon below the map and a print dialog box will open in which you can send the map to your printer to be printed.

Printable Alaska State Map Below:

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Alaska State Fish https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-state-fish.html https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-state-fish.html Alaska State Fish

 

Alaska State Fish: King salmon

Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

State Fish Description: The King Salmon as it's known in Alaska is primarily known as the Chinook Salmon. The King Salmon is the largest of the Pacific Salmon and can reach weights of 130 lbs which would be an extremely large King Salmon the common weights of the the King Salmon range between 10 to 50lbs. King Salmon run up streams and rivers during spawning season which generally is in the early fall in which they will spawn and die after lying their eggs.

Where It's Found: King Salmon (Chinook Salmon) are native to the north Pacific Ocean and the river systems of western North America, ranging from California to Alaska. They have been introduced to other parts of the US as well including the great lakes primarily Lake Ontario in New York.

Alaska State Fish Dedication: 1927

 

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Alaska Printable Borough (County) Map https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-printable-borough-county-map.html https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-printable-borough-county-map.html Alaska Printable Borough (County) Map

Alaska printable county map with bordering states and water way information, this Alaska county map can be printable by simply clicking on the thumbnail of the map then clicking the print icon below the map and a print dialog box will open in which you can send the map to your printer to be printed.

Printable Alaska County Map Below:

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info@statesadvisor.com (StatesAdvisor.com) Alaska Thu, 15 Jan 2015 03:25:59 +0000
Alaska State Bird https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-state-bird.html https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-state-bird.html Alaska State Bird

 

Alaska State Bird: Willow ptarmigan

Scientific Name: Lagopus lagopus

State Bird Description: The willow ptarmigan is a bird in the grouse subfamily and often referred to as a willow grouse. The willow ptarmigan is a medium to large ground bird. Males and females are about the same size, with the male's plumage is marbled brown, with a reddish neck and breast, a black tail and white wings and underparts. The female is similar to the male in appearance but lacks the wattles and has brown feathers scattered among the white feathers on the belly.

Where It's Found: The Willow Ptarmigan is found in the forests and moorlands in northern Europe, the tundra of Scandinavia, Siberia, Alaska and northern Canada, and in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Alaska State Bird Dedication: 1955

 

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Alaska State Flower https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-state-flower.html https://www.statesadvisor.com/alaska/alaska-state-flower.html Alaska State Flower

 

Alaska State Flower: Forget-Me-Not

Scientific Name: Myosotis alpestris

State Flower Description: The Alpine Forget Me Not grows throughout Alaska in open, rocky places high in the mountains and it flowers in midsummer. The color of the Alpine Forget Me Not is a very blue, and grows 5 to 12 inches high. The alpine forget me not can actually pick up its roots and move to another location or "walk".

Where It's Found: The Forget-Me-Not (Alpine) is found throughout Alaska in open, rocky places high in the mountains.

Alaska State Flower Dedication: 1949

 

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