Here is a concise summary of the provided text:
**Title:** Spontaneous 24-Hour Trip to Alaska
**Summary:**
* The author, who had only visited 28 US states previously, throws a dart at a map and decides to travel to the first unseen state it hits: Alaska.
* With only 24 hours in Alaska, they plan to:
1. Hike a trail to spot wildlife (e.g., moose, grizzly bears)
2. Visit a glacier
3. Enjoy local food
* The author:
+ Has a pleasant dining experience at a restaurant near their initial location
+ Hikes a mountain trail, finding it beautiful but tiring (no wildlife spotted)
+ Visits a glacier, marveling at its unexpected appearance
+ On the way back to the airport, they **unexpectedly spot a buffalo** (not a moose, but still a thrilling wildlife encounter)
* The author departs Alaska, already planning a return trip to explore more of the state's beauty.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each with a number and in short sentences:
1. The narrator grew up in Pennsylvania and initially only traveled to surrounding states.
2. Surrounding states visited in childhood included New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and New York.
3. As a teenager, the narrator also visited West Virginia, Florida, Illinois, Alabama, and Georgia.
4. Additional states visited later included Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.
5. At 16, the narrator moved to California.
6. At 17, the narrator went on a North American tour, visiting 16 major cities in the US and Canada.
7. New states visited during the tour included Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and Tennessee.
8. After publishing a book, the narrator went on two more tours, visiting Ohio and Minnesota.
9. The narrator also ended up in Nevada, Utah, and one Hawaiian island, totaling 28 states visited.
10. The narrator aimed to visit all US states and decided to start by throwing a dart at a map.
11. The dart landed on Alaska, prompting a 24-hour trip to the state.
12. The narrator arrived in Alaska at approximately 9:30 p.m. with a return flight scheduled for 11:30 p.m. the next day.
13. Alaska experiences up to 20 hours of sunlight in the summer.
14. The narrator's objectives for the 24-hour trip included:
* Visiting a hiking trail to see wildlife (approximately 45 minutes away)
* Visiting another hiking trail to see glaciers (approximately 15 minutes further from the first trail)
* Eating good food
15. The narrator rented a Ford Escape (an SUV) for the trip, although they had not specifically requested it.
16. A planned visit to the Snow City Cafe was abandoned due to a 45-minute wait.
17. The narrator instead ate at a nearby location and enjoyed their meal.
18. The narrator hiked down a mountain (approximately 2.5 miles) and found the experience both beautiful and tiring.
19. A visit to a glacier was made, with the location being about 30 minutes from Anchorage.
20. The narrator spotted a buffalo on the way back to the airport, fulfilling their wish to see wildlife.