Winter in Alaska can be long, but these cocktails make us feel warm and cozy even on the snowiest of days. While the weather outside is frightful, the drinks are always delightful! Tundra Spice First up, we have a Westmark classic available at the Westmark Fairbanks’ Red Lantern Steak & Spirits. Fireball Whiskey gives…
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Skiing down mountains and across charming landscape, snowflakes that stay on our nose and eyelashes, dancing auroras that fill the whole sky, these are a few of our favorite things! Winter in Alaska is almost officially here and there’s plenty of fun to be had. Alaskans don’t shut down just because it’s cold. In addition…
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Sometimes even the best itineraries end up with some extra time. Maybe it’s just an hour to spare, or perhaps an entire afternoon. Either way, don’t waste a second of your Alaska vacation! Turn your downtime into an adventure with these fun, last-minute ideas. Walk it out The best way to experience Alaska is often…
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Vacation is the time to get away from the stresses of everyday life and recharge the ol’ batteries. Then why do we sometimes get home from a trip feeling even more tired and worn out than when we left? Try these tips to turn your Alaska vacation into a true retreat and go home rejuvenated.…
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It’s summertime and the living sure is easy, especially when your time is spent enjoying an Alaska vacation. While a trip to the 49th state is sure to be full of adventure, it’s important to also make sure you give yourself some time to kick back. One of our favorite ways to do this is…
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You’re probably not traveling to Alaska for a beach vacation, but did you know that the state has more miles of coastline than all other states combined? With this in mind, you might want to rethink your itinerary and plan for some beach days in the Last Frontier. We’re going to cheat and throw some…
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Music tourism is a booming enterprise, and flying hundreds of miles to see your favorite band headline a remarkable venue is a recipe for an unforgettable weekend. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled what are sure to be some of the most exciting concerts of the summer, so if you’re in town you can have your…
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All that glitters is not gold, but at the 31st Annual Dawson City Gold Show it just might be! The weekend event starts today, celebrating the Klondike’s gold rush culture as well as its modern-day mining industry and, of course, the return of summer. The Gold Show offers a fun time for industry insiders and…
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Summer is just about here, and that means farmers market season is upon us. Farmers markets are a great place to meet and mingle with locals and other visitors, pick up trinkets to take home with you and, most of all, taste locally grown, harvested or crafted treats. With an increased focus on organic food…
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How’s your breakup going? On the surface, this may seem like an inappropriately nosy, and even startling question. Surprisingly enough, it’s actually a commonplace conversation starter during the months of March, April and even May in the North. In the 49th state, we refer to springtime as breakup season. The ice is melting, and afternoons…
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