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Alaska's Copper Whale Inn Offers Exclusive Fodor's Discount

Anchorage's charming, garden-fronted Copper Whale Inn, ideally situated within walking distance of most of downtown's top establishments (and just a stone's throw from the city's stunning 11-mile Tony Knowles Coastal Trail), is offering Fodorites an exclusive 20-percent off deal.

Posted by Elissa Richard on April 09, 2012 at 5:01:49 PM EDT in Deals, Hotels Tagged: Alaska,
Best Places in Alaska to View the Northern Lights

Unfolding on the fringes of the ring-shaped auroral oval that circles the globe's Arctic realms, the aurora borealis phenomenon—a mystical apparition of glowing bands that float and spiral overhead (really solar particles bouncing off the earth's magnetic field)—can't help but inspire the imagination of all who bear witness to its splendor. A trek into the Alaska wilderness's bone-chilling winter wonderland affords optimum viewing conditions, particularly in the state's northern reaches. We've rounded up four unique opportunities to combine northern lights viewing with an extra boost of only-in-Alaska adventure.

Posted by Elissa Richard on March 20, 2012 at 6:51:46 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Alaska, Winter Travel, Talkeetna, Fairbanks
Start the Iditarod right with this Alaskan tip

There's no better way to deepen your understanding of the state's history and people than with a stop to this museum.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 03, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Alaska, Museums, History