Even when the Land of the Midnight Sun feels more like the Land of the Noon Moon, there are celebrations to be had! Across Alaska and the Yukon, residents are throwing parties all winter long and some of these are not to be missed. Every year since 1984, sled dogs have raced 1,000 miles from…
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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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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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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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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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