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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Handmade jewelry is one of our favorite ways to bring home local art after visiting a new location. It’s a great way to commemorate an unforgettable trip, and fits in a carry-on bag without too much trouble (or even on your person, if you’re a stylish traveler). When you’re looking for a gift to take…
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One of the best ways to creatively showcase local ingredients is to incorporate them into a food item that’s already familiar, comfortable and well loved. Alaskans love their ice cream, and in recent years the dessert has become the perfect vessel to show off locally roasted coffee, locally brewed cider and locally grown products of…
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If a visit to Denali National Park has been on your bucket list for a while now (if it hasn’t, go write it in immediately), we’re here to tell you that 2017 is the year to finally cross it off. We can’t think of a better time to visit one of the most beautiful places…
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Fur Rendezvous has been one of Anchorage’s favorite traditions for 82 years. This 10-day festival is jam-packed with events for all ages, and most of the action is conveniently located just blocks away from our Westmark Anchorage Hotel. This means you can head back and forth to your home base to warm up, grab a…
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In Alaska, one of our favorite winter pastimes is a day on the ice rink. Our Westmark Anchorage Hotel is conveniently located close to Westchester Lagoon, one of Anchorage’s favored and most accessible outdoor ice rinks. Of course, we know that an afternoon of skating is the perfect winter vacation photo-op, so here are a…
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Let’s face it – traveling, sightseeing and exploring can get a bit exhausting. And we get it, after a day of hiking sometimes all you want is a nice foot rub. Just because Alaska is rugged doesn’t mean you have to be, too! Here are some of our favorite spas around Alaska and Yukon, each…
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You’ve decided to spend one of your Alaska winter days cross-country skiing. Great choice! You’ve secured some gear (skis, poles, boots) and selected a trail to explore. Before you chart out on your adventure, check this packing guide of cross-country essentials and make sure you’ve got everything you need to not just get through the…
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