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Shivers

Hey, friends! My name is Shivers, and I’m the cool mascot from Alaska! I love snowy adventures, exciting discoveries, and having lots of fun with kids everywhere. Whether we’re exploring the great outdoors or learning something new, I’m always ready to bring a smile and make every day an adventure. Bundle up and join me for some unforgettable fun!

Short History

  • Alaska has been home to Indigenous peoples, including the Iñupiat, Yup’ik, Aleut, Tlingit, Haida, and many others, for thousands of years.
    Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959.

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Juneau
  • Largest City: Anchorage
  • Nickname: The Last Frontier
  • State Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
  • State Flower: Forget-me-not
  • Located in the far northwest of North America.

Did You Know?

  • Alaska’s state motto is “North to the Future.”
  • The name “Alaska” comes from an Aleut word meaning roughly “mainland” or “great land.”
  • The Alaska Purchase cost the U.S. about $7.2 million.
  • Alaska is the only U.S. state that can see both the Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.

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