Winter in Alaska offers a unique perspective on beauty – the icy landscapes, blanketed with snow are nothing short of stunning. Bold sunrises and sunsets and the appearance of the aurora borealis dancing across the sky provide inspirational winterscapes and plenty of opportunity for snow-filled adventure. We compiled a collection of winter photos from professional…
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Some movies, like The Frozen Ground (Nicholas Cage and John Cusack) and Big Miracle (Drew Barrymore), actually film in Alaska. But more often, production locations decisions are made for financial reasons—producers think audiences don’t know the difference. But if you’ve ever been to Alaska, you know there is no substitute. Here’s a look at where…
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Anchorage temperatures are hovering in the 30s, and short spouts of snowfall are sending locals clambering for deals on outdoor winter gear and planning their winter vacations. But, Anchorage is still some weeks away from the white blankets of frost and snow that cover its landscape for the remainder of the season. This time of…
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You don’t have to be a scientist to appreciate the mesmerizing beauty of solar particles crashing into the earth’s magnetic field. On a recent night in Alaska, Facebook posts from across the state were filled with updates about the “active” forecast for northern lights. If beautiful fall foliage, snow and cool weather weren’t enough of…
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The state of Alaska is enormous, remote, and wild: the perfect combination for adventuresome flying. In fact, some villages can only be accessed by plane or dogsled. Get the most out of your trip to Alaska by logging some inflight hours as part of your itinerary. Here are four possible destinations to chart. Adak Island…
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It’s August, and summer is still in full swing at Westmark hotels in Alaska and Yukon. But with summer solstice behind us and autumn quickly approaching, there’s no time like the present to start planning for fall and winter meetings and events. If you’re looking for a destination for your next company convention or wedding…
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A visit to Skagway, a historic town on the Alaska Panhandle and home to Westmark Inn Skagway, is about as close as you can get to a trip back to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush. Skagway was the place where thousands of hopeful prospectors poured off steamships arriving from Seattle in hopes of…
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Denali Denali is the highest peak in North America, 20,320 feet above sea level. The mountain is surrounded by beautiful Denali National Park, and in this picture from the north you see Wonder Lake in the foreground. Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis The natural phenomenon in the skies above the arctic region is called the…
Continue ReadingIf you are traveling through Alaska to celebrate Independence Day, look for a Westmark nearby. Endless hours of daylight and warmer temperatures bring out the cheer in everyone, not to mention all the festivities and events July brings with it. And July Fourth features some of the biggest celebrations of all. Just because the sun…
Continue ReadingThe sun is shining strong and bright in Anchorage these days. Today, the sun outside the Westmark Anchorage Hotel will rise at 4:20 a.m. and set at 11:42 p.m., providing 11 hours and 22 minutes of glorious daylight. With such long days and temperatures hovering in the 60s and 70s, there is no better time…
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