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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Photo by Christoph Strässler If you’re in Denali, Alaska, you probably already know by now that Denali is the highest mountain peak in the United States, with a summit elevation of over 20,000 feet. What you may not know is that there are tons of activities to keep you busy in Denali, even if you’re not…
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Photo by zhengxu We know how it feels to be enchanted by America’s largest state. You’re in love with Alaska, and maybe you’ve never even been there! That’s okay, because The Last Frontier can be at your fingertips whenever you want (as long as you’ve charged your phone). Whether you’re planning your Alaska vacation, tracking the…
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It seems like it was just yesterday we were welcoming 2014, and here we are again, toasting the change of another digit and a new set of resolutions. This year, why not make one of your resolutions to finally start checking “trip to Alaska” off your bucket list? We’ve created a little Alaska bucket list…
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The snow has hit the ground in Anchorage, just in time for our special winter rates at the Westmark Anchorage Hotel & Conference Center. With rates starting at $85.95 per night for select weekend dates and the hotel’s prime location close to a multitude of superb winter activities, finding an excuse to schedule a fun…
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Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Maureen. Frosted windows hinder views of snow-covered mountains, Alaskans warm up vehicles in preparation for the mad dash from the cold and the moisture from our breath forms a cloud of fog around every word. Winter has arrived in Alaska. And what better time than winter to step…
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Once upon a time (on an October day in 1810, to be precise) in the far away German state of Bavaria, a Prince Ludwig took a Princess Therese to be his lawfully wedded wife. The entire country rejoiced at this union and was invited to celebrate the happy occasion. Such a merry event it was…
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Two very exciting things happen in Alaska every October: the annual Permanent Fund dividend is released and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention, the country’s largest representative gathering of Native peoples. Starting today, Anchorage will host the AFN convention, showcasing the rich cultures of Alaska’s first people: their art, music, dance and traditions.…
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With most areas in Alaska and the Yukon experiencing close to 20 hours of daylight at the end of June, locals and visitors have good reason to celebrate! Summer solstice in the North means tons of light, ample outdoor recreation opportunities and a giant celebration in honor of the longest day of the year. Check out…
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