 | My Alaska News - June |  | | Alaska is known for its long summer days. From taunting sunsets, to bike paths and hiking trails pulsing with life long past midnight, to plants that seemingly bloom overnight, each second of summer in the Great Land is a precious commodity. And Alaskans know how to treat summer right. Each year, thousands of mountaineers flock to Talkeetna to base their epic ascents of Mount McKinley. Other travelers discover less arduous ways to experience a Mount McKinley adventure of their own. Consider taking the Alaska Railroad to Talkeetna, or to discover one of many destinations along the 500 miles of wilderness served by rail in Alaska. To celebrate with other Alaskans and travelers out maximizing the summer, be sure and include the solstice activities in Fairbanks, land of the midnight sun.
| | | Conquering Mount McKinley is not just for the professionals | | | The 2009 climbing season on Mount McKinley has officially begun and climbers are already leaving their mark. On April 30, a German climber became the first to stand atop North America's tallest peak, but he won't be the last. Some 946 climbers have already registered to climb Mount McKinley this season. But let's face it – climbing 20,320 feet isn't for everyone. For the slightly less daring, a great deal of altitude-conquering options await. Click HERE to learn how to make your own McKinley dreams a reality.
| | | Alaska Railroad journeys throughout Alaska | | | Due to popular demand, the Alaska Railroad is raising the bar of luxury rail travel along the route between Anchorage and Seward with the addition of GoldStar Service to the Coastal Classic Train. GoldStar service features lavish dome cars with custom-designed interiors and original Alaska art, a 36-seat dining room, confirmed seating in the upper-level dome car, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, priority check-in and boarding, a private outdoor viewing deck and more. Is there any other way to travel? With rail journeys covering 500 miles through stunning scenic wild and panoramic vistas, the Alaska Railroad has built upon its unique passenger car fleet to offer unforgettable packages and rail journeys to enhance any Alaska vacation. For more information on traveling with the Alaska Railroad this summer, click HERE.
| | | | Celebrate solstice in the land of the midnight sun | | | | | | Derived from the Latin words meaning "sun" and "cause to stand still," the word solstice is one Alaskans know well. With more than 21 hours of sunlight on the official solstice, Fairbanks' most active weekend of the year gets underway on June 20. By the time the dust settles, Fairbanks will have seen a host of activities ranging from the Midnight Sun Baseball Game to the Midnight Sun Run, which welcomes more than 3,000 runners and walkers. Click HERE to learn more ways to celebrate fun in the midnight sun.
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