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Only have 48 hours in Alaska? No problem! Here is an itinerary of what to do if you only have 48 hours in Alaska. Day 1 Morning – Wildlife Viewing You cannot visit Alaska without immersing yourself in the beautiful, untouched nature! There are many wildlife tours to choose from, or just visit the Alaska…
Category Archives: Alaska Vacations
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48 Hours in Anchorage, Alaska: What To Do
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Seward Mermaid Festival
May 15th, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Outdoors, Family Vacation, things to do in Alaska |
Mermaids do exist here in Seward! The mermaid theme was chosen because of the waterways and oceans that mean so much to Alaskans. This 3 day event includes a pub crawl, food trucks, a Sailor’s Swap Meet, plenty of live music, and more! Check the full itinerary and times here! Where? Seward Harbor, Alaska When? May…
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Paint Nights Around Alaska
The perfect girls, or guys, night out! Paint night is a fun outing where you can paint along with an instructor while drinking wine and snacking on appetizers! Check out paint nights around your area below and what you’ll be painting: Anchorage: April 19th – polar bear April 20th – moose April 21st – cherry…
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Thaw Out Film Festival in Fairbanks Alaska
Feel that sun on your cheeks? That means it’s time for the annual Thaw Out Film Festival! Showcased screenings by students, local film makers, and others, followed up by a question and answer session, along with awards. Where? Hess Recreation Center in Fairbanks When? April 14th at 5:00 pm Price? FREE! Enjoy some local, young…
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Alaskan Folk Festival
If you’re a folk music lover, this week is dedicated to you! The Alaska Folk Festival is an annual event that celebrates everything folk, including music, workshops, dancing, and events! Some of the workshops include guitar making, an instrument swap, lyric writing classes, and dozens more! See a full list of performers here. Where? Juneau,…
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Taps and Apps Charity Event
Love drinking beer and eating awesome food while kicking cancer’s booty?! Then join us at the 3rd annual Taps and Apps put on by the American Cancer Society and the Alaska Cancer Treatment Center! Tickets include 5 beer and 5 appetizer samples from some of the best chefs in Alaska! Where? The Lakefront Anchorage When?…
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Fat Bike Rentals in Alaska
These bikes will carry you far and wide on Alaskan terrain! Fat bikes are basically just bikes with fat tires that makes riding in snow easy! Rentals start at just $16 for 3 hours and $25 for the whole day. No reservation is required. Some popular trails to take in Anchorage include: Coastal Trail Kincaid…
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Where to Watch March Madness in Alaska
Calling all basketball fans! Wherever you are in Alaska, we have scouted out the best sports bars to watch the March Madness games: Anchorage 1. Matanuska Brewing – with new beer selections every month, we can’t think of a better place to watch the games at! 2. Crossroads Lounge – this bar has 15 flat…
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Celebrating Mardi Gras in Alaska
You don’t have to travel all the way to New Orleans to celebrate! Alaska will do just fine! Here are six big events happening all around Alaska for Mardi Gras: 1. Mardi Gras Masquerade, March 2nd – join this free event in Fairbanks for photos, drinks, snacks, and fun! 2. Mardi Gras Petravaganza, March 2nd…
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Top 5 Ice Climbing Tours in Alaska
No skills needed, just your sense of adventure! In no particular order, here are the top 5 ice climbing tours in Alaska: 1. Ascending Path – partial day, full day and multiple days options available with 5 stars on Trip Advisor! 2. MICA Guides – trek on the Matanuska Glacier on this full service tour…
