Aspen HotelsWhen is the best time to visit Anchorage? If you love wildlife, Anchorage will be like candy-land for you. The best time to visit this lovely place depends on what you plan to explore and the activities you want to do. A unique experience is in store for you when you visit anchorage, exciting walks…
Category Archives: Alaskan culture
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When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
July 8th, 2020
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan culture, Alaskan Outdoors, Family Vacation, Holidays, things to do in Alaska |
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Warm Up at Kaladi Brothers Coffee
It’s more than a coffee shop, it’s a community. Kaladi Brothers Coffee is all over Alaska! With several locations in Anchorage, one in Wasilla, Soldotna, and even Seattle, you can get your coffee fix anywhere. Shop from their online selections of coffee, t-shirts, mugs, coffee makers, and tons more unique items. Wish to be a…
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Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race
Ever since snow-machines have been invented in 1960, there have also been races. The first official Nome-Golovin race was in 1967 and now the 54rd official race is here! Racers will follow the Iditarod trail 100 miles and back – totaling 200 miles. Three categories will race: men, women, and juniors. First prize is $1500!…
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Try This Traditional Alaskan Recipe
Try whipping up this chowder on a cold day! Hearty Halibut Chowder Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely diced 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups chicken stock 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, diced 2 large carrots, shredded 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream…
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Alaska’s Largest and Oldest Winter Festival: Fur Rendezvous
February 20th, 2020
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Arts, Alaskan culture, Alaskan Outdoors, Sports, things to do in Alaska |
The festival that has been going strong for 80 years! Fur Rendezvous, or locally known as Fur Rondy, started in 1935 for the return of miners and trappers after a long winter’s work. Sports, tradition, and art is a big part of this festival. There will be over 100 activities and events this year! Such…
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Ice Art World Championships
February 14th, 2020
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Carvers, take your mark… The 2020 Ice Art World Championships are upon us! The best sculptors from around the world will be competing in the following categories: Multi-block Classic – February 15-20 Amateur Exhibition – February 15-20 Double-block Classic – February 23-25 Single-block Classic – February 28 – March 1st Sculptors from over 45 countries…
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Cordova Iceworm Festival
January 22nd, 2020
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“Peace, love, and iceworm” The 60th annual Cordova Iceworm Festival is packed with events this year! Starting in 1961, the festival was created by locals that had a case of the winter blues. Today the festival has grown into a sense of community and love. The 8 day festival has events like Firework Extravaganza, Arts…
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One of the Oldest Bars in Alaska
Dig into a little piece of Alaskan history! Started in 1937, the Arctic Bar is one of the oldest bars in Alaska. This is also probably the only bar that has been swept away in a flood, the 1956 Ketchikan flood, and still recovered. The beautiful deck views alone are worth the visit! The 19…
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Try This Traditional Alaskan Recipe
Try this traditional dessert named after Alaska! Baked Alaska: cake topped with 3 layers of ice cream and meringue Ingredients Pinch of salt 4 1/2 pints chocolate ice cream 3 pints vanilla ice cream 1 pint coffee ice cream 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles Swiss Meringue Nonstick cooking spray 6 tablespoons sugar 3 large egg yolks…
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Traditional Alaskan Recipe: Eskimo Ice Cream
You’ve never tried this version of ice cream! Eskimo ice cream, called Akutaq (ah-goo-duck), is an Alaskan delicacy! Unlike regular ice cream, this one is made up of animal fats, oils, and berries. This mixture kept the eskimos strength high while they were out hunting long hours. Ingredients: 1 cup reindeer, caribou, or moose fat (back fat)* 1 cup animal…
