You’re lucky enough to visit Alaska’s second-largest city – situated at the gateway to Alaska’s interior – but maybe you don’t have time to wander the backcountry. Even if you’ve only got a day to spend in this historic, culturally vibrant town, here are a few of the can’t miss activities you’ll want to plan…
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Even locals will admit the journey to the Yukon’s Dawson City is not for the faint of heart. But is it worth it? Our answer is absolutely yes! There is every reason to get excited about a trip to Dawson City, whether it’s to attend the upcoming Dawson City International Gold Show taking place the…
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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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Photo by Craig Sunter You’ve decided on the adventure of a lifetime – a long visit to Alaska! Maybe you’ll hike in Denali, or maybe you’ll take a train across Alaska. Maybe you’ll visit the Last Frontier’s historic and rugged small towns. Maybe you want to wing it and see what the road has to…
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Chapter two of our “Weekend at Westmark” series takes us to Alaska’s capital city of Juneau. Nestled in the mountains of Southeast Alaska, Juneau is an iconic destination with a mild climate and incredible scenery. From the moment you arrive, marvel at panoramic vistas of lush mountains rising behind the pristine ocean shoreline. But your…
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Photo used through creative commons license by Chris Shervey. We know you’re the type of traveler who not only likes to visit a destination, but experience it. That means getting to know a region by learning everything you can and maybe seeing some of its quirkier sites. So whether you’ve come to Dawson City for…
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photo by thevancats-imagemaker By lucky chance, your business trip has brought you to Whitehorse, Yukon, and you’ve got a day to see the sights. Really, there’s enough to see and do that you could plan an entire vacation around it. But we’ll try not to go too crazy with our suggestions. So much about Whitehorse will…
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Courtesy of Anchorage Concert Association’s Instagram Get in touch with your dramatic side this spring with live theater productions in the Last Frontier. From nationally touring productions to small playhouses featuring local talent, there’s something for everyone to sit back and enjoy this season. Juneau-based Perseverance Theatre is Alaska’s largest professional theater company and serves…
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Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Bureau of Land Management. In our new “Weekend at the Westmark” series, we’ll be taking you all over Alaska and the Yukon to show you an unforgettable weekend vacation at each of our properties. In honor of the “The Last Great Race,” we’re kicking things off at…
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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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