Famous for being the home of the Klondike Gold Rush, the Yukon Territory is full of picturesque trails perfect for hiking in summer months. Guests staying at Westmark Hotels in Skagway, Alaska, or Dawson City and Whitehorse in the Yukon have many options when it comes to finding the right path to explore nature. The…
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You’ve spent the day panning for gold, exploring scenic rivers and getting to know sled dogs. You’re famished. In this next installment of our series on traditional and modern food in Alaska, we’re sharing with you our favorite spots to find the foods of Alaska in Fairbanks. Northern Latitudes Restaurant This easy-to-find restaurant (it’s in…
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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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If you’re in the process of planning out your Alaska summer vacation, it’s well worth your time to look into some of the state’s top summer festivals. From celebrating summer solstice to all things bluegrass music to a good, old-fashioned state fair, there are an assortment of festivals and summer happenings that are sure to…
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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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In honor of the recent hit animated feature “Zootopia,” we’re introducing you to some of the animals from Anchorage’s “mammal metropolis” better known as the Alaska Zoo. If you get the chance to visit the zoo, you’ll meet and learn about the residents that make it a popular destination in Alaska’s largest city. And during…
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Up North, spring is high on the list of occasions to celebrate. The days are longer, the weather is warmer and the slush from the melting snow is a welcome sign of what’s to come. Thaw-di-gras Spring Carnival is a wacky-wild celebration in Dawson City that’s just one more reason to look forward to the…
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Whatever reason you have for traveling to Sitka this summer, we hope, for your sake, it’s not just work-related. You may have heard people tout Sitka as one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Alaska, or that the fishing is great and the people are nice. Our two cents? Total understatement. Sitka, which is…
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Iditarod 2016 A race not to be compared to any other competitive event in the world, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race covers over 1,000 miles of the roughest, most breathtaking terrain in the world. From Willow in Southcentral Alaska to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast, the Iditarod pushes mushers to their limits…
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