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The Chena Hot Springs have been known to the world since the first explorers of Alaska discovered this unique place over a century ago. Located just outside Fairbanks, Alaska, the Chena Hot Springs are a must-see resort for any Alaskan visitor. A fast one hour ride brings you from downtown Fairbanks to your new resort […]
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Thousands of miles of awe-inspiring coastline have enticed a small, but growing, number of adventurers to discover the wonders of sea kayaking Southwest Alaska. At the forefront of destinations in this remote region is Kodiak. The island is the second largest island in the United States, yet, owing to it’s numerous fjords, no point of […]
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Most visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve limit their visit to the developed and congested Park entrance. The more adventurous travel to Kantishna at the end of one of the grandest drives on earth, the Denali Park Road. Winding through the Alaska Range, deep into the center of the Park, this exciting Denali backcountry […]
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Alaska is truly one of the world’s most beautiful places. Many of those who visit today are drawn by the beauty of nature and abundance of outdoor activities available. In the late 1800s floods of people were drawn to Alaska for another reason; gold. Many new settlements were established as a […]
Scenic vistas too broad to describe with words, the largest concentration of glaciers on the continent and more than 10 of the tallest peaks in North America are all part of the Copper River Watershed. And it formed the backdrop for a colorful railroad and mining history during Alaska’s mining era from the 1880’s […]
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An Alaska cruise can be the most memorable vacation you ever take. Part of what makes a glacier cruise so special are the shore excursions - the activities you select to do in each of the three or four ports you dock at.
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With an Alaska cruise, you have some great optional land tours that you can add on either before or after your actual cruise. In the Anchorage area, which includes the ports of Seward and Whittier, you have some wonderful pre- or post-cruise land Alaska land tour options.