Packing list for winter trips to Alaska and the Yukon

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Wondering what to wear in Alaska or the Yukon? The classic clothing advice to “layer, layer, layer” remains true when curating your packing list for the Alaska and Yukon winter. Although you may have ignored your mom’s advice to carry an extra sweater and hat, you’ll find that such clothing is very necessary here. It…

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How to Visit Alaska on a Budget

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How much is a trip to Alaska? It can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! It’s a popular destination with most people wanting to visit in the peak of summer. For many, it’s a faraway location. Moreover, Alaska is not part of the contiguous United States, meaning shipping costs are higher. So, visitors…

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Stake out your stargaze

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Spring has just started and the sunlight is coming back fast. There is still plenty of time to stake out a good stargazing location before it gets too light. Here are some of the best places to see your favorite constellations. Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge Stay at Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center to…

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