With its lack of sales tax and unique products, shopping in the Last Frontier can be a dream come true—if you know where to go. At Westmark, we love to shop small and support our neighbors, so next time you’re in town, take a stroll around and check out some of our favorite northern boutiques.…
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When you’re looking for a quick and easy meal on the go, there are many must-visit stops in towns across the Yukon and Alaska. Sometimes that hole-in-the-wall eatery or off-the-beaten-path food truck is the best way to get a taste of the local flavor while traveling. We’ve hand picked a selection of stops that should…
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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 in the Yukon have many options when it comes to finding the right path to explore nature. The most historic trail…
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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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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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While Alaska may be widely known for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and the northern lights, there is another winter spectacle that brings visitors to the state every year. Each year at the end of February and beginning of March, Anchorage hosts the state’s premier winter festival—Fur Rendezvous. Going strong for 80 years, this…
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If the new year has you considering new goals, a trip to the Last Frontier could be the best way to fulfill New Year’s resolutions. Are you hoping to “unplug” more in 2016 or spend more time with friends and family? Perhaps relaxation tops the list of resolutions. Alaska offers a variety of unique and…
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