Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Mike Jurvud. Maybe you thought visiting Anchorage in the off-season was only for the hardcore dog-mushing types? Well, guess again. If you like festivals – especially those that offer a plethora of fun activities for every taste – then the annual Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Festival is just…
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Road-trip enthusiasts love searching for oddball attractions like the World’s Largest Ball of Twine. While Anchorage doesn’t have a contender for that title, it does have plenty of other interesting sights that you won’t find anywhere but Alaska’s largest city. Here is a list of 13 quirky and fun sites you can see during your…
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Alaska might be thousands of miles from Germany, but that doesn’t mean America’s northernmost state isn’t celebrating the world’s largest beer festival. Not to be left out of any celebration that includes beer, food, music and fun, the state is one of many to hold its own homage to the popular event. The first Oktoberfest…
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Every New Year, we pen a list of resolutions promising ourselves that this will be the year we’ll make more time for exercise and improve our health and fitness. Anyone who’s been to the gym during the first week of January knows they’re not the only one who’s made this pledge. And anyone who’s been…
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No need to leave the kids at home for a trip to Fairbanks. Not only will it be memorable for the Alaska beauty and wildlife, but for the great activities that are designed for families visiting the state’s second-largest city. Fairbanks has plenty of activities that will make for favorite family travel memories for years…
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The best way to learn about a place, aside from actually going there, is to learn from people who live there. Thanks to the Internet and the rise of blog culture, this is easier than ever. If you want to get a feel for Alaska before you visit, such as finding the best restaurants, local…
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Alaska has a style all its own, and it doesn’t take long for any visitor to notice it’s a little bit different than anywhere else. From staples like XTRATUFs to Carhartts, fashion in the Last Frontier is all about utility, layering and Alaska pride. There are a number of talented and creative local artists whose…
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In the Last Frontier, everything appears on a much bigger scale. So it’s no surprise Alaska can stake claim to one of the largest bore tides in the world. The Turnagain Arm bore tide occurs in the shallow stretch of Cook Inlet, seen from the Seward Highway south of Anchorage. When incoming tides clash with…
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Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center – Puffin Paintings Finding the perfect souvenir is at the top of every traveler’s to-do list and Alaska is a great place to do just that. While visiting the Last Frontier, you will find unique souvenirs that celebrate the unforgettable landscapes, incredible wildlife and rich, enduring cultures of the state. While…
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Besides watching Westmark’s social media accounts (of course!), get to know Alaska before your visit with these must-follow social media accounts. See photos, stay up-to-date on the latest Alaska activities, daydream about an Alaska vacation or simply catch up on the news from your favorite vacation state. @AKbirder The Twitter account of a birder, naturalist…
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