Discover treasures and one-of-a-kind exhibitions at Alaska’s museums. From natural history to modern art, transportation, science, and Alaska Native culture , explore Alaska’s museums and cultural centers to discover what life is like in the Alaska. Wander the galleries at the Anchorage Museum to see how modern Alaska Native artists interpret cultural traditions through modern design, learn about…
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Experiencing Alaska Native cultures is high on the list for many Alaska visitors — and with more than 10,000 years of human history — Alaska offers endless options for learning about our traditional lands, languages, and ways of being. Hear stories passed down from Elders and feel the heartbeat of drums used in traditional dancing. Watch a blanket toss at a whaling celebration, learn about totem…
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Athabascan territory ranges from the Brooks Range in northern Interior Alaska to Cook Inlet in Southcentral Alaska and from Norton Sound in the west to the Canadian border in the east and beyond. There are 11 distinct languages among the varying groups of Athabascans. The Athabascans were migratory, following the fish and game, and created communities near some of Alaska's larger rivers,…, Alaska Native Culture Lands Map, Alaska Native Cultures Lands Map
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The Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and Eyak live throughout Alaska's Southeastern panhandle — the Inside Passage region — sharing many cultural similarities with groups along the Northwest Coast of North America, from Alaska to Washington state. The Haida (HIGH-duh) live on Prince of Wales Island as well as on Haida Gwaii in Canada. The Tlingit (CLINK-it) live throughout all of Southeast Alaska. The…, ALASKA NATIVE CULTURE LANDS MAP, Alaska Native Cultures Lands Map
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Alaskans give new meaning to the term eating locally. It doesn’t get much more local than this. Once you try the wild Alaska salmon, halibut, and king crab plucked fresh from the ocean, it will be difficult to go back to eating the fish you get at home. More and more restaurants are joining the local food movement in Alaska by featuring locally sourced produce, seafood, and game on their menus.…
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Joining an Alaska day cruise or whale watching tour gives you unparalleled opportunities to view dramatic, steep-walled fjords, tidewater glaciers thousands of years old spilling into the sea, and whales and other marine wildlife feasting on the ocean's bounty. If you include all of our islands, Alaska has almost 46,600 miles of shoreline — far more than any other state — making cruises an ideal…
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Alaska has more than 12,000 rivers. The state's earliest communities clustered along these life-giving waterways, which still serve as vital transport corridors between rural communities. Today, a river cruise on a historic stern-wheel paddleboat or fast jet boat is a great way to get deep into the wilderness in a short time. On an Alaska river cruise, you can look for wildlife, take in the…
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Reeling in one of Alaska’s legendary salmon and halibut is a dream for anglers from all over the world. While there are a fantastic array of day fishing trips to choose from, fisherwomen and men who want to truly maximize their time fishing should take advantage of Alaska’s many overnight fishing packages and backcountry fishing lodges. Salmon and halibut are by far the most popular species to…
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Alaska spills over with breathtaking sights you won't find anywhere else: the crystalline blue of glacier ice, brown bears snatching salmon from a stream, the northern lights dancing overhead, and 20,310 foot tall Denali , the highest peak in North America, to name just a few. The question isn't whether you'll see something life-changing here — it's a given — but which type of sights you'll…
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Alaska Day tours are the bread and butter of sightseeing in every Alaska community: You get to sample the best of Alaska's stunning glaciers, rugged fjords, tundra-clad mountains, and of course its wildlife , then still enjoy a nice dinner and sleep in a comfortable bed at night. Most day tours have a specific focus: It might be exploring local indigenous cultures , seeing as many glaciers as…
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