Travel Across the Great Alaskan Tundra
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009By Guest Author Peggy Bradshaw, Photos by George Bradshaw
The tundra of Alaska is a stark but beautiful landscape. As the coldest of all the biomes, tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and a short growing season. Tundra also contains permafrost, which means that the soil is permanently frozen and can be from 10-35 inches deep, making it impossible for trees to grow.