In many minds, 'arctic' conjures up images of frozen white as far as the eye can see. These photos prove that the Arctic is alive with colors - ice hues of blues and greens, sunsets of the most brilliant reds, and skies dancing with light of the Aurora Borealis.
White plains and icy peaks are year-round realities for Northern climates, but don't let the stark landscape let you think there is no life to be found. Animals and people both thrive above the Arctic Circle. These photos are from Alaska and the Canadian North, show not just the geography, but arctic animals and culture of the North as well.
Inukshuks are an iconic symbol of the Arctic. Made of stone, these towers of rock approximate a human form and have been used by the Inuit people for centuries. They are markers along the length of Arctic trails for travelers to find their way. Snow, of course, is a fact of life, but visitors can take it outside. Snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, and ice fishing will guarantee a... (... more information below the photos)
Arctic Landscape |
Christmas Scenery |
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Canadian Arctic Signs This Inukshuk seems to be striving to reach the Northern Lights in the Canadian Arctic. |
Canadian Arctic The Inukshuk Landmark and the Northern Lights are symbols of the Canadian Arctic. |
Canadian Arctic Inukshuk An canadian arctic symbol, the Inukshuk |
Northern Lights Canada |
Aurora Borealis Photography People watching the Aurora Borealis on an Alaskan night. |
Arctic Circle Yukon Canada |
Arctic Phenomenon |
Arctic Circle Dempster |
Arctic Caribous The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is home of Rangifer Tarandus or Arctic Caribous |
Animal Footprints The Alaskan arctic is a paradise for animals, footprints can be found almost everywhere. |
Christmas Pictures a christmas setting with dancing northern lights above |
Polar Lights Wisps of Delicate Northern Lights shimmer in Alaskan winter skies. |
Inukshuks Stock photos of Inukshuks, Labrador Canada |
Iceberg Aerial Aerial Stock Photo of an Iceberg floating in the Atlantic Ocean |
Arctic Pictures A man takes a day trip in his kayak to take pictures of icebergs in the Arctic. |
Winter Pictures Dog mushing in Alaska |
Alaska Oil Pipeline In order to take full advantage of your Alaskan visit plan your trip wisely and know where your next fill-up is. |
Snow Photographs No matter what you do in Alaska during the winter you can always be sure of one thing- snow. |
James Dalton Highway Stock photo of the James Dalton Highway in northern Alaska |
Oil Pipeline |
Arctic Lights |
Iceberg Photo Stock of an Iceberg Photo along the Labrador Coast in the Labrador Sea |
Arctic Travel Vacations Alaska offers the stout-hearted traveler a superlative array of Arctic travel vacation packages. |
Pictures Of Icebergs Stock Picture of Icbergs along the Newfoundland Coast near St Anthony |
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... bit of winter fun.
In summer, some artifacts of the Arctic drift South in the form of towering icebergs. These massive pieces of ice break from Northern glaciers to float south on ocean currents to the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador, bringing a taste of the arctic to those not willing or able to head North - far North - for a full Arctic experience.
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