Today is National Alaska Day

If you or someone you love lives in Alaska, today is a day to celebrate as it is National Alaska Day! Gather the children you love and let's learn together about some of the silly laws in Alaska as well as their fun facts - did you know . . .

• It Is Illegal To Whisper In Someone’s Ear While Moose Hunting.
• It Is Illegal To Push A Moose Out Of A Moving Airplane. Of course, we are not in favor of pushing a moose out of a moving airplane, but why would they have this law? Was this really happening?
• Moose May Not Be Viewed From An Airplane.
• You may not build a snowman which is taller than you.

You will find more of their laws at this link. Now for some interesting facts about Alaska - did you know . . . 

• Alaska was purchased at $7.2 million from the Russians.
• IN 1897 prospectors Joe Juneau and Richard Harris discover gold in the Klondike region, starting the gold rush in Alaska.
• In 1959 Alaska was the 49th state to join the U.S.
• On a clear day, by climbing a hill on Cape Prince of Wales, you might see mainland Siberia, which is 50 miles away.
• The name 'Alaska' comes from the Aleut word ‘Alyeska,’ which means 'great land'.
• Alaska is home to some of the highest mountain peaks in the U.S., like Mount Denali.
• 13-year-old Native American Benny Benson designed the flag of Alaska in 1926.
• Alaska has only one person per square mile, making it the state with the lowest population density in the world.
• Alaska is the land where the sun shines for 24 hours. 

You will find out more information about Alaska at this link.