Aspen Hotels – AnchorageThis zoo first started with only one baby elephant named Anabelle in 1969. Since then, The Alaska Zoo has expanded to include over 100 animals across 25 acres of the Anchorage hillside. This zoo has the most extensive variety of animals native to Alaska, as well as a handful of exotic animals that are part…
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The Alaska Zoo
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Things to do in Anchorage, Alaska
Located in Dena’ina Elnena, Anchorage combines wild Alaskan beauty, convenient urban amenities, marvelous sceneries, and fascinating culture. Some other things you can find in Anchorage are mesmerizing glaciers, unique hiking trails and parks, the beautiful northern lights, and more; this is why a trip to Anchorage can offer you the best Alaska offers in one…
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Matanuska Glacier
Located in Alaska, The Matanuska glacier is one of the few glaciers named. It is believed that Matanuska comes from -Russian- “Matanooski” or “Mednoviska,” meaning “cooper river people,” possibly referring to the Indian Athabascan people that used to live in this region. This glacier stretches down from the Chugach Mountains to the Glenn Highway and…
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Summer Solstice Festival
The summer solstice marks the onset of summer at the time of the longest day. This solstice occurs when the earth tilts the maximum toward the sun. Therefore, the sun is at its highest point of elevation with a noontime position that changes a little bit for several days before and after the solstice. For…