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Alaska Guide -
Destinations & Ports of Call
Anchorage
Located at the upper end of Cook Inlet in the Gulf of Alaska, Anchorage is
Alaska's largest community. This popular tourist destination and
crossroads for global air travel is only minutes away from . . .
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Coldfoot
Originally named Slate Creek, the settlement of Coldfoot began around 1898
when thousands of green stampeders flooded to the area in search of gold.
The name was changed when a group of prospe . . .
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College Fjord
Glide into College Fjord where you will be completely surrounded by 16
ice-blue glaciers. Each was named for one of the Ivy League colleges by
members of the expedition that discovered them. . . .
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Copper River
The Copper Valley is well centered for adventure, whether it be on a
river, glacier or a mountain. The Copper Valley, which includes the
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, is located in So . . .
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Dawson City
Dawson City is a buzz of activity during the summer months. Tourists from
all over the world either make it their destination, or pass through on
their way over the Top of The World Highway to . . .
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Denali
From the moment you step off the Alaska Railroad at the entrance to Denali
National Park and Preserve, you'll feel as if you've been transported back
in time, where skyscrapers and traffic jam . . .
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Fairbanks
Fairbanks, 358 miles north of Anchorage. Its central location makes it the
focal point for the tiny villages scattered throughout the surrounding
wilderness, and Fairbanks is a staging point for Nort . . .
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Glacier Bay
The highest concentration of tidewater glaciers on the planet can be found
at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Access to this natural
wonderland is extremely limited and not all cruisel . . .
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Haines
Alaska's heritage comes alive in the handcrafted artistry of the Tlingit
(pronounced "Klink-it") Indians and in the lively performances of the
Chilkat Dancers, with their brightly painted tribal masks . . .
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Juneau
Perched on a thin strip of land at the mouth of Gold Creek, Juneau is
arguably one of America's most beautiful state capitals, with the looming
summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing . . .
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Kenai Fjords
Filled with rugged capes, sea arches and ice caves, magnificent Kenai
Fjords is the kind of place that stirs the souls of artists, including
some filmmakers, whose otherworldly sets are no dou . . .
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Ketchikan
This southern-most Alaskan port of call is known as "Alaska's First City"
because it's the first major community travelers come to as they travel
nortth. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan . . .
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Mt. McKinley
Denali (Mt. McKinley) is 20,320 feet (6,194m) above sea level, is the
highest point in North America, and is located between Anchorage and
Fairbanks in Alaska at a latitude of 63 Degrees North. . . .
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Prudhoe Bay
Prudhoe Bay (Deadhorse) Alaska is home to the largest oil field in North
America. It is located in Alaska between the coast of the Beaufort Sea and
the North Slope of the Brooks Range Mountain . . .
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Seattle
Seattle has it all. Warm sunny summers and mild winters offer just about
anything you are looking for in a vacation spot.. You have the ocean close
by for sailing, cruises, and guided tours. Gre . . .
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Seward
Seward and its surroundings comprise a land of memorable beauty--saltwater
bays, blue glaciers, majestic mountains and alpine valleys. Located on the
Kenai Peninsula at the head of Resurrectio . . .
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Sitka
Resting between snowcapped mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Sitka is
easily one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Alaska. It's certainly
the biggest. Encircling 4,710 square miles on Bar . . .
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Skagway
This "Gateway to the Klondike" watched as countless fortune-seekers passed
on its streets as they headed to the Chilkoot and White Pass Trails during
the heyday of Alaska's Gold Rush. Today, . . .
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Tracy Arm
Located about 45 miles south of Juneau, Tracy Arm, a classic fjord, stands
out as a "must see" for any Alaska vacation. The icebergs are framed by
sheer mountain peaks that reach up to 7,000 fe . . .
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Vancouver, B.C.
Often thought of as Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver is a thriving
metropolis that's fortunate enough to be surrounded by so much natural
beauty. With its numerous parks, beaches, gardens . . .
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Victoria, B.C.
British culture and island informality collide in Victoria, where you're
never far from someplace new to explore. Set on the southeastern tip of
Vancouver Island, this sophisticated seaside ci . . .
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Whittier
Whittier, Alaska .... a once-isolated town is the area's gateway to Prince
William Sound. Whittier, at the head of the Passage Canal, originally was
part of the portage route for the Chugach Indi . . .
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