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The village of Talkeetna lies at the bottom of North America’s tallest mountain, Mount McKinley. It is located at the convergence of three rivers, the Susitna, Chulitna and Talkeetna. This amazing travel destination offers an amazing view of the Alaskan Mountain Range. Talkeetna is located 115 miles north of Anchorage not far off the […]
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Sitka is located on the west side of Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean. This city is part of the Alaska Panhandle. Sitka is Alaska’s fourth-largest city in terms of population.
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The Matanuska-Susitna Valley (aka the Mat-Su Valley) is located in southern Alaska. This stunning region is surrounded by mountains, rivers, glaciers and so much more. Great view of famous Mount McKinley are easily seen. Go hike a glacier, dog-sledding, river rafting and so much more.
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Homer is located on Kachemak Bay on the southwest side of the Kenai Peninsula. Homer’s distinguishing feature is the Homer Spit. This spit is a slim 4.5 mile long gravel bar that extends into the bay.
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This quaint Alaskan town sits in the shadow of the Chilkat Mountains. It is located on the shores of the Lynn Canal and is 14 miles south of Skagway and 80 miles north of Juneau. The Lynn Canal canal is the longest, deepest fjord in North America. This Alaskan town is reached via the […]
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Visit the Copper River in Alaska and you will be surrounded by sights that you have never before witnessed. Approximately 300 miles long, the Copper River flows straight into the heart of the Gulf of Alaska.
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.