Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Alaskan Dude. It’s hard to keep a party going for 80 years, but the folks at Anchorage Fur Rendezvous (or, as the locals call it, Fur Rondy) don’t seem to have much trouble with doing just that. This beloved winter festival is celebrating its 80th birthday and,…
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Photo by Christoph Strässler If you’re in Denali, Alaska, you probably already know by now that Denali is the highest mountain peak in the United States, with a summit elevation of over 20,000 feet. What you may not know is that there are tons of activities to keep you busy in Denali, even if you’re not…
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Thirty-two years have passed since four dog mushers sat around a table at the Bull’s Eye Saloon in Fairbanks and pondered the idea of a new type of sled dog race. This year, on Feb. 7, the much-anticipated Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race will once again take off from Whitehorse, Yukon, and…
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Photo by zhengxu We know how it feels to be enchanted by America’s largest state. You’re in love with Alaska, and maybe you’ve never even been there! That’s okay, because The Last Frontier can be at your fingertips whenever you want (as long as you’ve charged your phone). Whether you’re planning your Alaska vacation, tracking the…
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Photo by Malcom Manners Want to wow your friends and family on your next visit to Alaska? We’ve made it easy with a roundup of little-known facts about the aurora borealis, or northern lights, that will make you look like a naturalist of the northern latitudes. Legends of the lights As these awe-inspiring curtains of…
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Photo by Jorge Molina In Anchorage for a quick business trip? Break out of the board room and hit the highlights of the state’s largest city—in just one day! The First Six Hours: Morning Breakfast and Activities Start with an Alaska breakfast of reindeer sausage and eggs at our downtown location. Then head to one…
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Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Teeejayy. Summer isn’t the only time for a great Alaska vacation. Sure, the hustle and bustle of the peak season is exciting, but there are some incredible events in the colder months that might not be on your radar. Music enthusiasts will love the Anchorage Folk Festival; spanning…
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It seems like it was just yesterday we were welcoming 2014, and here we are again, toasting the change of another digit and a new set of resolutions. This year, why not make one of your resolutions to finally start checking “trip to Alaska” off your bucket list? We’ve created a little Alaska bucket list…
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Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from paxsonwoelber. Happy 100th Birthday, Anchorage! If you were to visit Anchorage, Alaska, 100 years ago, you might not recognize it. In its infancy, Anchorage was a railroad construction town that could be accurately described as a tent city. Flash forward to today, Anchorage boasts a population of roughly…
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The snow has hit the ground in Anchorage, just in time for our special winter rates at the Westmark Anchorage Hotel & Conference Center. With rates starting at $85.95 per night for select weekend dates and the hotel’s prime location close to a multitude of superb winter activities, finding an excuse to schedule a fun…
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