Come visit Alaska - young or old

I wasn't planning to post a blog tonight, but in reading a few pages from Alaska - Saga of a Bold Land before bedtime, I came across this interesting quote from a 19th-century visitor to Alaska:

"There is one word of advice and caution to be given to those intending to visit Alaska for pleasure, for sightseeing. If you are old, go by all means; but if you are young, wait. The scenery of Alaska is much grander than anything else of the kind in the world, and it is not well to dull one's capacity for enjoyment by seeing the finest first."

I agree with the observation that the scenery of Alaska is unbeatable. But I disagree with the counsel to wait until you're old to come and visit. We like visitors, so we want you to come while you're still young!