Alaska: The Outdoorsman's Paradise

Steven Mesia is passionate about exploring the great outdoors. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, hiking and sailing! Spending time outdoors with his friends and family throughout the year is one of Steven Mesia's favorite pastimes. Whether winter, summer, spring or fall, Steven Mesia can be found enjoying nature in as many ways possible.

Semiannually Steven Mesia takes a trip to Alaska to enjoy the vast scenery and prime fishing conditions that the area has to offer. Here are just some of the reasons Steven Mesia always returns to Alaska for more!  

Although there are no defined borders across the territory, Alaska is divided into 6 regions: Interior, South Central, Southeast, Southwest, North Slope and the Aleutian Islands. Alaska is usually portrayed as much smaller than the region's true and actual size - Alaska is over twice the size of Texas! 

The vast land is incredibly scenic, consisting of millions of protected acres of national forests and parks. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service - good news for outdoorsmans like Steven Mesia himself.

Alaska is home to over 3 million lakes - you heard that right, 3 million! But watch out, you might have to fend off a Grizzly Bear to bring home that King Salmon!

If you're specifically looking to fish like Steven Mesia, Bristol Bay is one of the best spots to fish for salmon in Alaska. Bristol Bay is home to some of the largest salmon in the world! No wonder the Grizzly's stay happy.

If you're looking for a real adventure, Kodiak Island will gift you one of the best fishing experiences of your life. You'll have to get to the island by boat or plane, but the island's remoteness lessens competition, giving you access to the best fishing the Northern Hemisphere has to offer.