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A Winter Wonderland.
Brrrrr,
its cold in here! Bundle up and enjoy your journey through
a winter wonderland. Alaska is full of beautiful and breathtaking
views. Walk through the streets of Alaska and enjoy the friendly
people while drinking a nice hot drink that will warm your
insides right up. Are you up for a challenge? If you have
the guts, go skiing at one of the world’s best locations
for snowy mountains and steep hills. Take a boat ride and
watch a humpback whale leaping out of the water. Come close
to a glacier, and watch a bear feasting on his salmon dinner.
Enjoy quiet, relaxing moments as you fish all day and enjoy
the atmosphere. Have amazing moments in Alaska, the memories
that you experience here are ever lasting!
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Alaska Hotels
Online hotel reservations and reviews
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Shopping
Find out where to go shopping
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Restaurants
Where to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks |
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Attractions
Info about the top tourist attractions |
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Alaska Tours
Tours for individuals and groups |
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Alaska Culture
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Alaska is most famous for its
beautiful white cold snowy winters and its people, the Eskimos.
Eskimo are the native inhabitants of Alaska. The word Eskimo
means "eaters of raw meat.” The word was used by
the Algonquin Indians of eastern Canada who named the Alaskan
people Eskimos, because they wore animal-skin clothing and were
adept hunters. The Eskimo culture has a language that is divided
into two major dialectical groups, the Inupik speakers |
(Greenland to western Alaska) and the Yupik speakers (southwestern
Alaska and Siberia). Eskimos adapt to the cold and harsh environment
due to their material culture. Eskimos have a skill in making tools
and other useful devices from al types of material. Clothing sewn
from skins, sled runners made, and the well-known igloo, or snow house,
are some examples of indigenous cultural adaptations developed from
available natural materials. The beauty of Alaska not only lies on
its mountains but in its people and culture as well.
More Information:
 www.state.gov
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Alaska Shopping
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Where ever you go in Alaska you
can not help to buy and shop for the most unique gifts and products
that the state offers. Some items that are classic and are worth
buying are gold nugget jewelry that are carved from ivory and
jade. Clothing is always a winner, especially if you afford
some authentic animal skins and rich furs. If you are on a tight
budget, go for the woven baskets made out of beach grass and
bark. Want to taste a little of the Alaskan food? Try what |
Alaska is known for… FISH! Have some canned or smoked salmon.
Wild berries and reindeer sausages are also a popular combination.
Look for the original, made in Alaska logo, for the genuine items
made specifically in Alaska, and remember that not all products can
be brought back home. Wildlife products cannot be transported through
customs, but you can enjoy all of that in Alaska. Have fun and shop
till you drop, there are so many great products to enjoy in Alaska.
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Alaska Restaurants
We’ve provided listings for some of the top restaurants in
Alaska including Anchorage, Jueanu, Nome, Homer and more. You’ll
find lavish gourmet restaurants, affordable restaurants serving
up good food, and everything in between. Sample traditional Alaskan
cuisine or other specialty cuisines that are sure to make your taste
buds happy.
Read reviews entered by other patrons and be sure to return to
our site to submit your own restaurant review.
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Alaska Travel Guides
Frommer's Alaska
Lonely Planet Alaska
Let's Go Alaska
Fodors Alaska
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