When the first Copper River salmon arrives in Alaska, it’s a big deal. The fish gets star treatment – flown on an Alaska Airlines jet and met with cheers and camera flashes as it’s paraded out on a red carpet. This fish, and the entire occasion, marks the beginning of Alaska’s Copper River fishing season.…
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Alaska is home to a thriving craft beverage scene that seems to be growing more and more each day. If you don’t have time to put together your own personal beer and spirits tour of Alaska during your vacation here, we have a solution for you: the first-ever Alaska Crafted Festival happening in downtown Anchorage…
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Mark your calendars now because Mother’s Day 2016 is right around the corner. Sunday, May 8 is the day to treat your mama with all the love and attention she deserves. If you happen to be in Alaska or the Yukon for this holiday, we think you’re really in luck, because no matter what…
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Westmark hotels across the state are busy getting ready for Thanksgiving. For the Westmark Anchorage Hotel, this means brining turkeys and curing hams in the hotel’s kitchen, all in preparation for not one, but many Thanksgiving feasts that we will serve. On the menu are stuffing, mashed potatoes, ham with a grilled pineapple glaze and…
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During the chilly and dark months of winter, Alaskans like to get a little creative with their drinks. Here are some of our favorite seasonal drinks, each with a special twist from the Last Frontier. Westmark feature: Hot Peppermint Patty – A favorite at Westmark hotels, this sweet, seasonal beverage is the perfect nightcap on…
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Thursday, May 14, was a special day for many Alaskans. It marked this year’s opening of the Copper River king salmon fishing season – a time that visitors and locals alike wait with bated breath. Once the fishermen haul in the opening day’s catch, the race is on to serve the fish as fresh as…
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Photo by Steven Depolo. The farmers market trend is on the rise in Alaska and from the Interior to Southeast regions, local vendors are answering the call to sell their produce, wares and quirky treats. Food is best when shared so we’re sharing with you a few of our favorites to keep an eye out…
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Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Nicole Klauss. Farm to table, forage to fork—whatever you want to call the movement, Alaskans have been practicing it for centuries. Some of the most pristine land and waterways in the world combined with a relatively isolated spot on the map means that eating local has become…
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Image used under Creative Commons license from Cecil Sanders Dining al fresco on a restaurant patio is one of our favorite summer activities, but sometimes nothing hits the spot like packing up your own lunch and heading out to a stretch of greenery to relax. With tons of daylight and nearly endless open space, Alaska has…
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March 20 marked the first official day of spring, and for Alaskans that means we are finally through winter and long sunny days are on the horizon. As warmer temperatures take over, visitors and locals are drawn outside to enjoy the sun, and one of the best ways to warm up from a mountainous hike,…
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