Alaska

We took the Cub Scouts to the museum at the Visitor Center here in town.  I found an Alaska Facts and Trivia sheet.  Something I find interesting is this, if you live outside of Alaska you are considered an "Outsider".  Many times going to the Lower 48 is simply referred to as "going Out".  Here are some other interesting things about Alaska that you may or may not know.  .  .

• The state of Rhode Island could fit into Alaska 425 times.
  
• Nearly one-third of Alaska lies within the Arctic Circle.
  
• Alaska is a geographical marvel.  When a scale map of Alaska is superimposed on a map of the 48 lower states, Alaska extends from coast to coast.
  
• The state's coastline extends over 6,600 miles.
• Alaska is the United State's largest state and is over twice the size of Texas. 
• 17 of the 20 highest peaks in the U.S. are located in Alaska.  Mt. McKinley is the highest point in North America.
• Juneau is the only capital city in the U.S. accessible only by boat or plane.
• The state boasts the lowest population density in the nation.
  
• In 1926 13-year-old Bennie Benson from Cognac, AK, designed the state flag.
  
• Most of America's salmon, crab, halibut and herring come from Alaska.
  
• Official state flower:  wild Forget-Me -Not 
  
• Official state bird:  willow ptarmigan
  
• Official state insect:  4 spot skimmer dragonfly
  
• Official state gemstone:  jade
  
• Official state sport:  dog mushing