Archive for the ‘Alaska’ Category
Festival of Natives Arts Celebrates 39th Year in Fairbanks, Alaska
The Festival of Native Arts reflects the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures in Alaska. Held annually in Fairbanks, the ever-present sound of drumming and dancing by groups from around the state resonates throughout the Davis Concert Hall. Alaska Native masks, beadwork, ivory and bone carvings, grass baskets and dolls are available for viewing and sale [...]
October 24, 2011
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Fairbanks, Alaska, is Home to World Ice Art Championships
World Ice Art Championships prepares new home for 2012, just minutes away from previous location on Phillips Field Road in Fairbanks, Alaska. Thousands and thousands of friends, families and Alaska visitors from near and far come to witness this miraculous month-long event.
October 18, 2011
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New Alaska Railroad Package Shows off AlaskaÂ’’s Best, On the Rails and Off
ANCHORAGE, Alaska . The Alaska Railroad Corporation is unveiling its latest package-tour offering for the 2011 season to highlight the best of Alaska on the rails and off. The Alaska Railroad.s new, 10-day .Rails and Trails. package will take visitors to Anchorage, Seward, Girdwood and Talkeetna with a focus on backcountry adventure while relieving travelers of [...]
May 12, 2011
Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Alaska
Running in Alaska Encompasses Mountain Scrambles, Solstice Marathons and Kilt-Clad Fun
Anchorage, Alaska – From a short run down a trail to a pair of marathons under the blue skies of the Midnight Sun, Anchorage, Alaska, offers a slate of more than 90 runs and timed races for all abilities this summer. With 2-K fun runs, marathons, triathlons, steep uphill mountain trail races, runs that require [...]
April 20, 2011
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See Alaska’s Sitka National Historical Park Getaway
Sitka, Alaska – On March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward signed the treaty under which the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. On the anniversary of this event, the National Park Getaway series of travel articles (http://www.nps.gov/getaways) heads to Sitka National Historical Park, which, even if it were Alaska’s sole asset, would [...]
April 1, 2011
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Three New Alaska Fly in Hiking/Rafting Trips
Anchorage, AK – Rust’s Flying Service adds three new overnight options to experience National Parks in Alaska. The trips occur in the summer season from June 15 to August 30 and accommodate 2 to 5 people.“Flying to Alaska’s great National Parks and hiking in the wilderness is a memorable way to see the real Alaska, [...]
May 25, 2010
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Fresh Flavors, Hot Buys and a Huge Museum Expansion Greet Anchorage Alaska’s 2010 Summer Visitors
Anchorage, Alaska – New shops, restaurants, attractions and the final phase of the Anchorage Museum expansion will all be ready when summer visitors arrive in Alaska in just a few short weeks. Anchorage, Alaska, has seen phenomenal growth in the past few years, and whether it is a first visit or a return trip, there’s [...]
May 13, 2010
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Melting landfast ice, accelerated erosion: Alaskan villages endangered
Coastal villages in Alaska (USA) are reeling from the erosion caused by unprecedented warming trends due to climate change, explains Sharon McClintock. One of the most impacted areas is Shishmaref, a traditional Inupiat village in the Bering Straits with a population of just over 600 people. The village is located on Sarichef Island, a barrier [...]
September 21, 2009
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Let Freedom Ring in Juneau, Alaska, for the 4th of July
JUNEAU, Alaska- Let freedom ring this summer and celebrate 50 years of Alaska statehood. The capital city of Juneau is looking forward to a festive 4th of July Celebration with the theme “Eight Stars of Gold”.
June 17, 2009
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Travel into Alaska’s Remote Regions on a Journey above the Arctic Circle
Wasilla, ALASKA-Travel above the Arctic Circle and access the Arctic Ocean during the seven-day Alaska Arctic Adventure, offered by Alaska Outdoors. The route takes Alaskan explorers into the country’s most remote region accessible by road and features six nights of camping and many opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing. This trip departs on July 12, [...]
May 7, 2009
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