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Wilderness Medicine ALASKA.ORG

First off, of course, it's essential to have an appropriate first aid kit and know how to use it. And the more hands-on medical training you have, the better you can learn to assess situations and improvise solutions—whether … See more

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Rain Country Nutrition ALASKA.ORG

WebMarge McCamy, who runs Rain Country Nutrition, has strong roots in Ketchikan’s retail industry. Back in the 60s, her parents ran the Mom and Pop “Toot and Tell,” an American …

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Far North/Arctic ALASKA.ORG

WebFly in, rent a car, and spend a day exploring each one. It’s not the easiest place to get to, but those who make it to the Arctic Circle will be rewarded with rolling tundra, mountains, …

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The Food You Must Try in Alaska

WebSockeye Salmon. Enjoy classic Alaskan salmon across the state. Sockeyes are Alaska’s go-to meat fish —the most commercially important salmon in Alaska, with 20 million to 30 …

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Should You Visit in September

WebVisiting Alaska in September (2:11) September in Alaska is the shoulder season—offering the promise of lower prices on hotels and excursions, fewer crowds and bugs, fall colors, …

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Low Bush Cranberry ALASKA.ORG

WebLow Bush Cranberry, also known as Lingonberry, grows on acidic soils in bogs, woods and alpine slopes. It is a low evergreen shrub with creeping horizontal roots with 3-8" upright …

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Nagoonberry ALASKA.ORG

WebRubus arcticus. Rosaceae/Rose Family. Nagoonberry is a small herb that only grows 3-7" tall. It grows along stream banks, wet meadows, bogs, lake margins, tundra and alpine …

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Alaska Travel Tips ALASKA.ORG

WebSolid advice from Alaskans who know and love this state, whether they're park rangers, naturalists, innkeepers, or bush pilots. Having helped hundreds of thousands of visitors …

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High Bush Cranberry ALASKA.ORG

WebHigh Bush Cranberry. High Bush Cranberry grows in woods and alpine areas up to 2500'. It is an upright shrub up to 8' with smooth branches. The toothed leaves are 3-lobed like a …

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New Jersey ALASKA.ORG

WebAlaska Is Big!. You could fit New Jersey into Alaska 75 times! One-fifth the size of the Lower 48, Alaska is bigger than Texas, California, and Montana combined! Alaska is also …

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Alaska Hot Springs Directory In Wilderness and Cities

WebThere is a group of 20 or so springs along the creek. A 1911 U.S. Geo­log­i­cal Sur­vey team report­ed find­ing a 2 ‑room cab­in and 2 small bath­hous­es on the springs. Today, Melozi …

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Captain Cook Athletic Clubs ALASKA.ORG

WebThis athletic center in downtown Anchorage's Hotel Captain Cook offers separate workout facilities for men and women, as well as separate steam, sauna, sun room and lounges. …

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Bodenburg Butte Trail ALASKA.ORG

WebWith a length of just 1.5 miles and a summit reaching only 874 feet, West Butte Trail on Bodenburg Butte—a 45-minute drive north of Anchorage—makes for a fine family outing. …

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Pelican Best Things to See and Do ALASKA.ORG

WebPelican is also where you can begin explorations of nearby hot spots (quite literally). White Sulphur Hot Springs is a short boat ride south, and is a favorite of kayakers who come …

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Anchorage, Alaska Where to Stay & Things to Do

Web7 Day Alaska Highlights, 5 Day National Parks Highlights (Denali & Kenai Fjords), 4 Day Northern Lights Vacation from Anchorage, 21 Day Grand Alaska Loop. About. Things to …

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The Best Things to Do & See in Juneau, Alaska ALASKA.ORG

WebThe Best Things to Do in Juneau. Juneau Things To Do. Map. 1. Mendenhall Glacier | Glacier views, trails, waterfall, visitor center, rafting/kayaking. Jutting out of the massive …

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Chena Riverwalk ALASKA.ORG

WebThe Chena Riverwalk makes for a relaxing self-paced stroll along the Chena River and through the most scenic parks and plazas of historic downtown. It’s best when flowers …

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Ketchikan Parks & Trails Best Hiking in Ketchikan ALASKA.ORG

WebKetchikan is a busy fishing and tourism port, especially during the height of the summer season. This is also a beautiful time to explore area hiking trails, where you can admire …

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Heart of the Aleutians Festival ALASKA.ORG

WebCoordinated by the city’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Department, the Heart of the Aleutians Festival is a family affair, where artists and their crafts, small businesses and …

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Fairbanks Fairs & Festivals Best Celebrations & Events

WebMidnight Sun Festival. 2 Map. Each year, the streets of down­town Fair­banks burst with a 12 -hour, fam­i­ly-friend­ly street fair packed with live music, per­for­mances and hun­dreds of …

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Kenai Peninsula Fairs & Festivals ALASKA.ORG

WebAn annu­al event with local Alaskan artists, fea­tur­ing beau­ti­ful work for your hol­i­day shop­ping plea­sure. Don’t for­get to check out the food ven­dors, live enter­tain­ment, hol­i­day music …

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