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Bartlett Cove Visitor Center, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve - Gustavus, Alaska
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Published on 05-19-2011 12:31 AM
The marine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve includes tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountain ranges, ocean coastlines, deep fjords, and freshwater rivers and lakes. This diverse land and seascape hosts a mosaic of plant communities and a variety of marine and terrestrial wildlife and presents many opportunities for adventuring and learning about this unique and powerful place. ...

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Chena Hot Springs - Fairbanks, Alaska

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Published on 05-14-2016 12:55 AM

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Chena Hot Springs Resort has been a Fairbanks favorite for generations, since they first opened for business in 1911. The central attraction is the thermal spring, which puts out a steady flow of mineral rich water, naturally heated to a steamy 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 C). The property has been developed into a full service resort with guest rooms, a campground, restaurant, geothermal energy exhibits, and more. ...

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Chicken, Alaska

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Published on 06-21-2016 12:08 AM

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The town of Chicken, Alaska was founded by gold miners in the late 1800's. There are still active gold claims nearby, making Chicken, with a permanent population of ...

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Denali Flightseeing - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Published on 02-21-2022 11:33 AM

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Seeing Mount Denali is high on most people's 'Must Do' lists when visiting Alaska and there's no more memorable or dramatic way of doing this than on a flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna Airport. ...

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Denali Park Shuttle (Green) Buses - Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

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Published on 06-07-2016 12:31 AM

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Three types of buses travel the Denali Park Road. At the high end are the tan buses, guided tours led by experts who provide running commentary throughout the drive. Passengers stay with the same bus and driver throughout their tour, getting off only at rest stops. Least expensive are the ...

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Eielson Visitor's Center - Healy, Alaska

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Published on 06-01-2016 12:18 AM

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The Eielson Visitor's Center, named for pioneering Alaskan Aviator Carl Ben Eielson, is located atop the Eielson Bluffs at Mile 66 on the Denali Park Road. The center boasts a number of exhibits, a small art gallery, and a helpful, knowledgeable staff who are there to provide information and advice about hiking, camping, and ...

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Gilpatricks Hotel, Chitina - Chitina, Alaska

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Published on 02-25-2022 03:48 PM

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Chitina sells itself as the Gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park - from this point onwards, you're on the rough and rugged McCarthy Road - and the Hotel Chitina offers the only lodging in town. Packed full of character, the building was erected in 1914 and has been ...

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