Archive for the ‘Alaska’ Category
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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Women's Only Alaska Bear Viewing and Wildlife Safari Adventure
BOZEMAN, Mont.; January 15, 2009– AdventureWomen, Inc., a pioneer in women’s vacations and adventure travel since 1982 and the oldest adventure travel company for active women over 30, is now offering solo women travelers an Alaska vacation to rival none; this adventure in America's "last great place" is a wildlife aficionado's and photographer's dream trip. [...]
January 15, 2009
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Alaska’s 50th birthday bash begins with free Wynonna Judd concert
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Country music star Wynonna Judd will be center stage for Alaska’s grand celebration of its own stardom – the 50th anniversary of statehood, when its star was added to the U.S. flag.
June 25, 2008
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Icy Strait Point: It’s not just for cruise passengers anymore
Only a 20-minute flight from Juneau, Icy Strait Point is the newest day-trip destination for travelers in Juneau. Previously open only to cruise ship passengers, the destination port will begin welcoming non-cruise passengers this May. Based in a restored salmon cannery building just outside the Tlingit Indian village of Hoonah, Icy Strait Point offers 16 [...]
March 19, 2008
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ALASKA TRAVEL NEWS
Stay-ing green in Kachemak Bay Named one of North America’s top 10 eco-resorts by Natural Home magazine, Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge in Kachemak Bay State Park near Homer, is adding a new aspect of greenness to their already long list of environmental accomplishments. Beginning this summer, for each and every guest of the lodge, a [...]
May 8, 2007
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AMAZING ALASKA: SPECIAL PACKAGES AT THE MILLENNIUM ALASKAN FEATURE GLACIERS, MOUNTAINS, BEARS & FISH
ANCHORAGE, AK – The incomparable and varied experiences of Alaska, America's great national wilderness, are front and center in several special leisure packages offered by the Millennium Alaskan Hotel, one of Anchorage's premier hotels. Among the highlights: glacier viewing by cruise-tour; "flight-seeing over Mount McKinley; close up encounters with bears; and a deluxe fishing expedition.
April 19, 2007
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What do clowns and ice sculptors have in common in Alaska?ÂÂ
FAIRBANKS, AK – Two events this March in Fairbanks, Alaska, will bring together clowns and ice sculptors from around the world. Held annually in Fairbanks, the World Ice Art Championships is February 27 to March 25, 2007. The 25th Annual World Clown Association Convention is March 11 to 13, 2007 at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside [...]
February 15, 2007
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ACVB Invites Web Visitors to Share Larger-than-Life Stories on BigWildLife.net
Anchorage, Alaska – The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has launched an interactive Web site — BigWildlife.net , featuring the city's new brand and highlighting the abundance of activities available year-round in Anchorage. The goal is to provide a venue for Web visitors to participate in the brand. The brand, Anchorage Big Wild Lifeâ„¢, [...]
February 8, 2007
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The Alaskan Chugach Wilderness Lodge, LLC Launches 1st Season in 2007
Glen Allen, AK (January, 2007) – Deep in the rugged, unspoiled Chugach Mountains of Alaska, the first full service backcountry lodge in the area is now open for visitors. Accessible only by bush plane, the remote backcountry location provides the ultimate outdoor vacation for all ages.
January 9, 2007
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ALASKA YACHT CHARTERS Since 1996 – Crewed Yacht Charter – The Personalized Cruise Alternative
Alaska Charter Cruise, aboard a classic yacht with a professional crew offering customized cruises in Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.  Cruise itineraries and gourmet menus are custom tailored to each group’s interests, preferences and tastes.
November 8, 2006
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