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| The last of the RV traffic heading south, Canadian geese squawking overhead and the bright green trees turning a crisp gold are all indications of summer's terminus. Luckily, Alaska offers year-round activities by the dozens. Rich with Alaska Native culture, abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery, Alaska is a destination filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences for travelers of all ages. Read on to learn all there is to know about the majestic bald eagle at the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival in Haines, experience phenomenal alpine skiing at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, and take part in some rich cultural traditions at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. |
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| Alaska Bald Eagle Festival takes flight | |  | The Inside Passage community of Haines offers a perfect sampling of all things Alaska – history, scenic beauty, arts, culture, wildlife and lifestyle. Located on the shores of America's longest fjord, Lynn Canal, and surrounded by glacier-covered mountains, Haines has unlimited opportunities for recreation – from biking, hiking and skiing to a variety of excursions on local rivers and lakes. One of the most notable traits of this coastal town is the striking number of resident bald eagles. Year round, Haines is home to about 300 bald eagles and each fall the largest gathering of bald eagles occurs when around 3,500 of the birds gather in Haines during the aptly named Alaska Bald Eagle Festival. For more information on the bald eagle festival and visiting Haines, click HERE.
| |  | | Alyeska Resort Gears Up For Ski Season | |  | | The winter's first dusting of snow can be seen on the Chugach mountains, a sure sign that the winter recreation season is just around the corner. Alyeska Resort opens to skiers and snowboarders in late November and has some brand new highlights to offer its guests, including new terrain, extended night skiing, special packages and Alaska's first superpipe. Located just 40 miles south of Anchorage, Alyeska Resort features 2,500 vertical feet of skiable terrain, including the longest continuous double black diamond ski run in North America. The resort gets an average of 750 inches of snowfall per year, which means its got more powder in December than many resorts see all season. For more information on why this year is bigger than ever at Alyeska Resort, click HERE. | | | | Experience Alaska Native culture firsthand in Anchorage | |  | | Alaska Natives make up about 16 percent of Alaska's total population, including more than 200 rural communities separated by vast distance and unique geographical regions. Visitors to Alaska can experience the state's unique Alaska Native culture through crafts, festivals, museums and music. Located in Anchorage, the Alaska Native Heritage Center provides a cultural and educational institution for Alaskans and visitors. Programs in both academic and informal settings, including workshops, demonstrations and guided tours, are available. To learn more about discovering Alaska Native culture, click HERE. | | |
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