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For those with a naturalist streak, few places on earth compare with the wonders of Southwest Alaska. Brown bears amble along the hills and plains, and more than 240 bird species inhabit Alaska’s Southwest region. The region’s terrain ranges from a landscape of volcanoes in Katmai National Park created by the 1912 eruption of the Novarupta volcano, to the windswept Aleutian Islands that make a 1,000-mile sweep toward Asia.

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DOMINIC A. MICHELE

We love Alaska. Four times we have flown to Anchorage and rented a car. This past spring we cruised the inside passage. Our most favorite B&B is House of Jade in Anchorage. A web search will take you to their web page. Beautiful rooms & wonderful food & hospitality.

We will return to Alaska! It is our favorite place to be in the spring/summer. Love the long days, great weather, ease in driving & directions, friendliness of the people, and counting the wildlife instead of the fast food joints.

a.swett &

d.michele

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