Reindeer Herding in Alaska - Alaska
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But do you know. . . about reindeer herding in Alaska? While many people associate reindeer with the seasonal appearance of Santa Claus, on Alaska's Seward ... [... more]
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Book Review - Ada Blackjack by Jennifer Niven - Alaska
Ada Blackjack is a twenty-three-year old Inuit when the four white men arrive in Nome looking for Natives to accompany them on a secret Arctic expedition. With her son suffering from tuberculosis and work hard to come by, Ada reluctantly agrees ... [... more]
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Alaska's Winter Daylight - Alaska
December 21. The winter solstice. The shortest day of the year. Officially, the first day of winter. For residents of the far north, though, that day marks not the beginning of winter, but the beginning of the end of winter. Why? Because on ... [... more]
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Aurora Inn, Nome - Alaska
The Aurora Inn in Nome is one of two hotels available for visitors to the city (the other is the Nugget Inn). With its convenient location on Front Street, shops and businesses of interest to the tourist are within walking distance. The Aurora ... [... more]
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Cell Phone Coverage in Alaska - Alaska
People traveling to Alaska often wonder if their cell phones will work as they are traveling around the state. The answer, generally speaking, is yes! Within those general guidelines, however, there are some important things to keep in ... [... more]
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Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend - Alaska
In the 1970s, Alaska experienced an economic boom. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline was being built, bringing jobs to the state and a large influx of cash. The governor at the time, Jay Hammond, had the foresight to recognize that the wealth generated ... [... more]
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Alaska Titles for Young Adults - Alaska
This brief annotated bibliography includes fiction and non-fiction books appropriate for grades 6 and up. Avid readers in grades 4 and 5 may also enjoy many of these titles. The list is by no means all inclusive and includes just a few of my many ... [... more]
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Sarah Palin, Alaska's First Woman Governor - Alaska
Although Sarah Palin will always hold the distinction of being the first woman elected to the office of governor in the state of Alaska, it is my bet that she will be remembered for more than that. A down-to-earth, hard-working, driven mom, she ... [... more]
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Floating the Gulkana River - Alaska
It's summer in Alaska and the rivers are ice free. One way to enjoy Alaska's scenic landscape is by floating one of the numerous rivers. The Gulkana River in the Copper River Basin is an accessible option for those looking for an easy (mostly ... [... more]
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Photos of Nome - Alaska
The photos below were taken during the last week of March. The days were long and pleasantly mild, at least by Alaska standards (i.e., daytime temps in the teens and overnight temps around zero). Of course, it could just have easily have been ... [... more]
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Things to do in Nome - Alaska
If you are planning a trip to Nome as part of your Alaska visit, make sure to allow plenty of time for some of the following activities. This is a great place to get started for your visit. They have a number of handouts that cover everything ... [... more]
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Comfort Inn at Ship Creek, Anchorage - Alaska
The Comfort Inn at Ship Creek is located in the industrial section of downtown Anchorage. In that regards, it is rather isolated from the hubbub of downtown and the shops and restaurants of 4th and 5th Avenue . It offers a unique attraction, ... [... more]
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