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With short travel times from Anchorage and Seattle, Sitka is closer than you think while still feeling like a true getaway. Meeting spaces...
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I am so excited to share that Royal Caribbean has offered myself and 6 of my coworkers the opportunity to take part in a simulation cruise to Alaska!
My husband and I will be meeting my friends and fellow agents in Seattle next week then heading to Ketchikan, Alaska on the Ovation of the Seas!
The simulation cruise is an optional step that cruise lines can take to assure the CDC that they are ready and willing to adhere to new social distancing and covid guidelines to provide their clients an amazing experience at sea while keeping them and their staff safe.
I can’t wait to share this experience with you and I am so grateful to Royal Caribbean and Fairy Tale Concierge for providing me with this amazing adventure!
#alaska #ketchikan #royalcaribbean #cruise #travelpostcovid #travelwithftc #seattle
For 60 Years, Indigenous Alaskans Have Hosted Their Own Olympics | Athletes at the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks test their mettle in events like the blanket toss, knuckle hop and ear pull https://t.co/bO3laJIM1y #Alaska #Olympics https://t.co/jrcsKwgyVu
Every February/March, Fairbanks holds an ice art championship and lemme tell you, these artists are phenomenal! I love getting the ability to go multiple times throughout the event and see all of the different sculptures that are being created. Categories include single block sculptures to larger than life ones. Made from just ice, the detail that goes into some of these pieces is astounding. They even have a “game room” set up which consists of mini golf, air hockey, sledding, etc. and these too are all made from ice! I highly recommend this great attraction if you’re ever in the area during this time!
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#alaska #alaskaphotography #ice #iceart #icesculpture #icealaska #art #artphotography #icephotography #travelalaska #explorefairbanks #nature #naturephotography #photooftheday
Somewhere back in my mind I always wanted to capture something like that iconic scene from the movie 'Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind'. I know this one is not close, but I was thinking about it all the time while taking this picture. Our Alaska trip was a dream come true and we loved every moment of it.
I haven't been posting much in recent times.. We both got super busy specially after a long trip. Now trying to get back to life. Being in a full time job + editing + posting + work on collaboration + event.. I know it's a lot to take in. But I forget all of my hurdles when I see something very good come out of it. This may be in the form of good photography or client's smile when they see the pictures or some life-changing experience. The good thing is we all are growing together. Let's keep each other in our prayers for good spirit, good health, and good adventure. What else do we need more in this lifetime, right?
#alaska #glacier #travelalaska #alaskaadventure #alaskahelicoptertours #bluepool #outdoorsyaf #outdoorstravel #exploreoutside #travelworldwide #wanderlustcollective #wanderlusttribe
#natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel
Yesterday, the ANHC Dance Group performed for Elders at a Cook Inlet Housing Authority property. The performance took place outdoors and followed all social distancing requirements. 🤩
We are proud to share this is the first of many events planned to safely bring joy and culture to our precious Elders right to their doorsteps. ❤️ Thank you to Cook Inlet Housing Authority, The CIRI Foundation, and the Administration for Native American (ANA) ILEAD program for making this possible!
Pictured: Jon Berlin (Yup’ik) & Taylor Hamilton (Athabascan/Unangax)
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#alaskanative #elders #indigenous #nativedance #visitalaska #culturaltourism #anhc #native #explorealaska #nativeheritage
In an area known for rain, the weather forecasted for the weekend looked surprisingly clear, so I jump on a moreso rare opportunity to hike the local volcano, Mt. Edgecumbe. The morning began with a thirty minute boat ride to the neighboring Kruzof Island. Engulfed by morning fog, we eerily approached our destination, unseen before us. We landed on the beach and started the hike. As the sun burned the fog away, Mt. Edgecumbe came into focus. Vibrant green foliage and red rock sharply contrasted each other as we climbed higher, and in the distance, mountains towered above a still clouded Sitka. Unobstructed views met us at the top and as we circumnavigated the rim of Mt. Edgecumbe. Between meeting some awesome people, helping Kyra (a warm husky) find some snow, enjoying the sun while it’s here, and a post hike swim in the Pacific, the trip concluded with a bonus of seeing whales in the wild for the first time. It was fascinating to see these giant animals breach in the distance and then swim within 30ft of the boat.
Mushing is a popular winter activity in Alaska as it is home to the world famous Iditarod race (that ended a couple days ago!) For our tour, we were lucky to have Bill Cotter as our guide - he raced for 50 years, and won the Yukon Quest and placed third at the ’95 Iditarod. Not only that, he’s won 4 humanitarian awards for the care and treatment of his dogs. Meeting him and his family was one of the highlights of our trip, and was well worth the long drive!
And how cute is Emmett (first dog) the lead dog of the pack!
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#explorefairbanks #travelalaska #dogsledding #mushing #alaska #outdoorsygals
Top 5 PLACES in the US to visit TOTEM POLES. (Save for later 🔽)
Totem poles are primarily mainly found in the northwestern part of the United States and British Columbia, Canada. 🗺
They vary form 30-100 ft tall.
Unique to each tribe, totem poles represent historical events and typically tell stories of the local native people. 🏞
So where are the top 5 places in the US TO VISIT totem poles...
1️⃣ KETCHIKAN, AK (slide right for pics)
▪️Worlds LARGEST collection of unrestored 19th century totem poles 😳
▪️Totem Heritage Center & Totem Bight State Historical Park
▪️ BEST place to visit to see totem poles
2️⃣ KLAWOCK, AK
▪️ Largest collection of authentic totem poles in Alaska
◾️Home to the Totem Heritage Center
▪️ 21 authentic and restored totem poles
3️⃣ MCKINLEYVILLE, CA
▪️ Tallest totem park in the US at 160ft
▪️ Carved out of a single Redwood 🌲
4️⃣ SITKA, AK
▪️Sitka National Historical Park - only national park dedicated to totem poles
▪️ Preserves the battle sight between Russian traders and indigenous Tlingit
5️⃣ SAXMAN, AK
◾️Home to the Totem Heritage Center
▪️ Saxman Totem Park
▪️Listed as part of National Refister of Historic Places
▪️Includes carved marble statue of a grizzly bear 🐻
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The cool thing about photography to me is the mystery of the unknown. You never know what you’re gonna see or who you’re gonna meet. This week in Alaska I had the opportunity to learn from a killer Alaskan photographer who also happens to be a super good dude. takebreaks_ thank you for your time and sharing some of your secrets with me. You all should go check his work out. It’s incredible.
My happy place: where the ocean meets the forest.
Welcome to Celebration 2022. We at Sealaska Heritage Institute are proud to share Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures with you! Our wise elders and clan leaders conceived of Celebration 40 years ago as a way to pass on our culture to young people. Today, it’s one of the largest events in the state, drawing thousands of people. #Cele2022
Watch the event live by clicking the link in our bio!
Aurora dancing over Denali. 😍
Once in a lifetime views last night, good visibility of Denali at 1230pm freshly out of a snowstorm with a massive solar event creating the gorgeous aurora!
#alaska #aurora #auroraborealis #aurorahunting #northernlights #denali #teamnosleep
Rondaaaaay, Rendezvous come on! Glad they kept the Fir Rondy fireworks after having to cancel nearly everything else.
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Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! In honor of today’s holiday, Igiugig Students participated in NYO events and played traditional Alutiiq games. The students became the teachers today, and it was a truly magical thing. ✨
All I can think about when I look at this rn is a river of coffee meeting a river of cream lol just imagine 😍😅😂
Every two years for four days in June about 2,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian dancers flood the streets of downtown Juneau. Celebration is one of Alaska's largest cultural events. The Sealaska Heritage Institute started this elaborate gathering in 1982 as a way to preserve the Native traditions of song, dance, oratory, and clan protocol. Celebration draws about 5,000 people to Juneau. Last year's event was postponed because of the global pandemic.
It is still being determined if Celebration will take place this June. If so, will you be there?
#celebrationalaska #juneauculture #juneaualaska #alaskanindigenous
Photo credit: Juneau Empire
Democracy For All event at The Alaska Native Heritage Center last night #alaska #alaskanativeheritagecenter #democracyforall #democracynow #anchorage #anchoragealaska #stopvotersuppression #vote #mmiw #mmiwg #anchorageaction
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Y’all ever hear of a reindeer farm? Before this trip, I hadn’t. I visited one and had a great time! 🤍
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For an $11 adult ticket, I was able to..⠀
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🦌 feed and pet the cutest reindeer,⠀
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💋 watch my Bestfriend kiss a moose,⠀
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🐂 meet a rescued bison, ⠀
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🐃 see a yak in real life (I ate a yak burger in Alaska!) ⠀
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The whole experience went a little over one hour! The employees love the animals and know them so well, which was an added plus for me! I was able to ask any questions about the animals and have them answered. If you have a rental car and are looking for something to do, definitely visit the Reindeer Farm! 😋⠀
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Address: 5561 Bodenburg Loop Palmer, AK 99645. Best to purchase tickets online b/c spots are limited! Open during the winter ❄️ and summer ☀️ ⠀
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"Nalukataq is a celebration of the whale that happens every summer in Utqiagvik. Whaling crews hand out shares of traditional foods to the community, people jump on the blanket toss (mapkuq) to throw candy to the crowd, and the community gathers for dancing (aġġi) at night.
Originally mapkuq was used to track whales during fall whaling. When they jumped, the jumper would look out towards the sea.
I was there to document the event for new to the region teachers as part of their cultural immersion, as well as catch up with old friends."
-ANHC Culture Box Coordinator, Zach Lane (Iñupiaq)
Quyanaqpak for sharing these amazing photos, Zach! 😍
Happy Alaska Native & American Indian Heritage Month. ❤️
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#culture #blankettoss #anhc #alaskanativeheritage #aknativeheritage #alaskanative #heritagemonth #Indigenous #alaska #travelalaska #explorealaska #alaskanativeheritagecenter #Utqiagvik #Iñupiaq
I was privileged to meet Tommy Joseph while on an evening walk near Sitka the other day. Tommy has been carving totem poles in the traditions of the SEAK natives for 48 years. He will have a total of 4-5 months in this commissioned piece by the time he’s done. This piece will find its home among the spruce trees of the Sitka National Historic Park . #sitka #alaska #alaskanartist #totempole #alaskanatives