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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
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Denali National Park
Ketchikan
Mendenhall Glacier
Glacier Bay National Park
Hubbard Glacier
Talkeetna
Skagway
Sitka
Homer
Northern Lights in Fairbanks
Anchorage
Valdez
Seward, Alaska
Haines
Tracy Arm Fjord
Tongass National Forest
Alaska Highway
Columbia Glacier
Kenai Fjords National Park
Matanuska Glacier
Girdwood
Black Sand Beach
Fort Abercrombie State Park
Schooner Beach
The Homer Spit
- Alaska is famous for its stunning scenery, giant glaciers, pristine forests, romantic lodges, and abundant wildlife.
- See the highest mountain in North America.
- Watch the Northern Lights and drive along the 1,500-mile Alaska Highway.
- Explore Alaska’s charming towns and cities, including Juneau, Anchorage, Ketchikan, and many others.
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Annual Alaska Events:
- Juneau Maritime Festival - May 4-5, 2025
- Alaska State Fair - Palmer, Every August
- Blueberry Arts Festival - Ketchikan, Every August
- Sitka WhaleFest - Sitka, November 1st-3rd
- Seward 4th of July Celebration - Seward, Every 4th of July
- Nenana Ice Classic - Nenana, April/May
- Alyeska Resort Blueberry Festival - Every August
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