One interesting bit of information about the Alaska Range is how the weather and moisture from the south and east oceans affect the climate there. These two photos were taken within a couple seconds of each other. One out the right side showing the snow and rugged planet and one out the left side showing the greener planet. Apparently the moisture coming in the from oceans can't get over the range (remember the low mountains are 7,000 feet high) so it freezes. On the other side is the warmer climate where in July, the grass is growing. However, there are no snakes anywhere in Alaska, so don't let the green fool you. They also have no rodents to speak of (rats, mice) and the only reptile in the State is a frog that actually freezes solid in the winter and thaws to mate in the Spring!!
I Love these two photos!!!
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