Do you live in Alaska, or did you grow up there? If so, you might want to decorate your jacket with an Alaska Patch from the State Rockers category. These rocker patches are curved, making them perfect for attaching to the shoulder of your jacket.
Alaska is called the Last Frontier because of its location so far north. It became the 49th state of the U.S. in 1959 after being purchased from Russia in 1867. There were a number of different administrative changes until the area became a territory in 1912. The area was named Alaska, which was the term the Russians had used for the peninsula of the state. They had adapted the name Alyeska from the Aleut, the natives of the area.
Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. even though it's almost the least populated. Almost half of its residents live in or near to Anchorage, the state's largest city. Other large cities include Fairbanks, College, and Juneau, which is the state capital. Alaska's economy is dominated by the oil and gas industry. In fact, more than 80% of the state's revenues come from this industry. In addition to exporting oil and gas, the state also does a fairly large business exporting seafood.
Alaska is known for its amazing sights, especially its frozen mountains. Because of its location, there are long periods of night in the state. As far as sports go, Alaska is home to the Iditarod, one of the most famous dog sled races. More recently, many people have come to know Alaska as home of Sarah Palin, John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election.
If you make Alaska your home or come from there, add one of these quality patches to your jacket and proclaim your pride in your heritage.
