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The 9 Best Bands from Alaska
Where you’re from heavily influences your musical taste. Perhaps you’re grooving to The Grateful Dead at a Santa Monica surf shop, or cruising along Florida’s highways with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as your copilot. But what about Alaska? What music comes from the land of bears, glaciers and mountains?...
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Embrace the Cold at Seward’s Polar Bear Jump
Since 1986, adventurous Alaskans from all over the state gather in Seward every January for a freezing plunge into Resurrection Bay known as the Polar Bear Jump. But the chilly challenge isn’t just for the physical feat—each participant commits to raising money for the American Cancer Society.
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The 4 Can’t-Miss Anchorage Museums
Alaska’s largest city has an exciting history that is best experienced in one of its fantastic museums. From art and culture to science and nature, there is a museum that appeals to every type of visitor. Here are four interesting museums that you should definitely include on your list of things...
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Your Ultimate Anchorage Bakery Guide
When thinking of typical Alaskan cuisine, your mind probably goes to seafood like salmon or crab. You might not know that Alaska also has many delicious baked goods to offer, especially in its urban areas. Whether you love sweet or savory treats (or both!), there is a bakery in Anchorage...
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The 6 Best Day Tours in Anchorage, Alaska
Discovering things to do in Anchorage offers endless adventures, especially in the summer when sunlight is abundant. Throughout town, you’ll be able to find plenty of activities that suit your fancy, regardless of your fitness level, interests, or budget.
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Five Romantic Date Ideas in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage is a town of endless opportunities, especially in the summer seasons when sunlight is plentiful. Whether you’re visiting Alaska with your sweetheart or meet someone in town who you’re interested in getting to know, we encourage you to explore the unique romantic activities Alaska has to offer.
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How to Find Affordable Housing in Fairbanks, Alaska
Seasonal work in Fairbanks is a great way to experience the heart of Alaska and create lifelong memories. Tourism is incredibly popular throughout most of Alaska, especially in Fairbanks, which means a wide array of seasonal jobs open up in the tourism industry each year.
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The Unconventional Guide to Alaska: 10 Weird Alaska Attractions You Have to See
Alaska has always had a personality all its own. While some of the best things to do in Alaska are exploring its abundance of gorgeous outdoors and watching wildlife, some of the most unique attractions are hidden in plain sight throughout the state. Anyone looking for weird things to do...
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The Best Summer Festivals in Alaska
Looking to enjoy Alaska culture on your day off? Who wouldn’t! As the days get longer and the weather gets nicer, summer festivals are a great way to get to know Alaska’s local community.
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7 Amazing Breweries to Visit in Alaska
The craft beer industry is booming across the United States, and that includes Alaska! Here are 7 breweries we recommend visiting while you’re here for the summer.
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What is Living in Anchorage Actually Like?
You can guess what it’s like to live in Anchorage or you can let us tell you! In this blog post, we explain the truth about the weather, food, activities, and more.
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4 Reasons to Love Living in Juneau for the Summer
Juneau is Alaska’s capital city. It’s a thriving cultural hub as well as an oasis of natural beauty. You’ll fall in love with Juneau for your own reasons, and make your own special memories here. Of course, there are a few things pretty much everyone thinks make Juneau so amazing: