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Sunset over Anchorage

Sunset over Anchorage

Anchorage International airport at dawn, Alaska;

Anchorage International airport at dawn, Alaska;

Downtown Anchorage Alaska

Downtown Anchorage Alaska

Kayak Trip from Valdez to Columbia Glacier Prince William Sound Alaska.

Kayak Trip from Valdez to Columbia Glacier Prince William Sound Alaska.

Downtown Anchorage Alaska and its reflection into Cook Inlet.

Downtown Anchorage Alaska and its reflection into Cook Inlet.

The Eagle River Nature Center, which sits at an entrance to Chugach State Park, is 12 miles up Eagle River Road. The center (in conjunction with friends of) run numerous educational programs aimed at bringing people closer to nature through education and o

The Eagle River Nature Center, which sits at an entrance to Chugach State Park, is 12 miles up Eagle River Road. The center (in conjunction with friends of) run numerous educational programs aimed at bringing people closer to nature through education and o

Beautiful calm summer, seascape with boat and houses on tiny forested islands in Sitka Sound on Baranof Island, Alaska.

Beautiful calm summer, seascape with boat and houses on tiny forested islands in Sitka Sound on Baranof Island, Alaska.

Cruise ship prepares to make port in Skagway, Alaska;

Cruise ship prepares to make port in Skagway, Alaska;

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ketchican;

Salmon Surprise - Wasn't this salmon surprised to be grabbed out of the water in the clutches of a black bear

Salmon Surprise - Wasn't this salmon surprised to be grabbed out of the water in the clutches of a black bear

SKAGWAY, AK - JUNE 2: Main shopping district in the small town of Skagway on June 2, 2009. During the summer months, Skagway receives more than 800,000 visitors from cruise ships

SKAGWAY, AK - JUNE 2: Main shopping district in the small town of Skagway on June 2, 2009. During the summer months, Skagway receives more than 800,000 visitors from cruise ships

The view of Sitka downtown, Alaska.

The view of Sitka downtown, Alaska.

City of Juneau, Alaska;

City of Juneau, Alaska;

Native American Dance, Haines, Alaska, USA

Native American Dance, Haines, Alaska, USA

Fishing Village - a very remote fishing village on the inside passage, Alaska; Shutterstock ID 120024514; Project/Title: Alaska; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Fishing Village - a very remote fishing village on the inside passage, Alaska; Shutterstock ID 120024514; Project/Title: Alaska; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Inside Passage, Alaska

Inside Passage, Alaska

View of a cruise ship in Yakutat Bay Alaska.

View of a cruise ship in Yakutat Bay Alaska.

City of Juneau in Alaska in the USA.

City of Juneau in Alaska in the USA.

Exit Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Alaska

Exit Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Alaska

The beautiful Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.

The beautiful Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.

Train, Mountain, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA

Train, Mountain, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA

Summer scenery in Denali National Park, Alaska USA.

Summer scenery in Denali National Park, Alaska USA.

A Photo of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park, Alaska.

A Photo of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park, Alaska.

Aurora near Cantwell Alaska; Shutterstock ID 75727666; Project/Title: Fodors.com; Destination: Alaska; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Aurora near Cantwell Alaska; Shutterstock ID 75727666; Project/Title: Fodors.com; Destination: Alaska; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Wonder Lake Denali National Park

Wonder Lake Denali National Park

Side view of Denali Star train traveling through forest, Alaska, U.S.A.

Side view of Denali Star train traveling through forest, Alaska, U.S.A.

Caribou Bull (Rangifer tarandus) in fall colored tundra of dwarf birch and willow, Denali National Park, Alaska;

Caribou Bull (Rangifer tarandus) in fall colored tundra of dwarf birch and willow, Denali National Park, Alaska;

Day Trip in Denali National park in Autumn Alaska North America

Day Trip in Denali National park in Autumn Alaska North America

USA Alaska St. Paul Island colony of Northern Fur Seals on rocky shore

USA Alaska St. Paul Island colony of Northern Fur Seals on rocky shore

ketchican; Shutterstock ID 16584334; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader: Melanie Marin

ketchican; Shutterstock ID 16584334; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader: Melanie Marin

A picture of a glacier taken at hyder alaska.

A picture of a glacier taken at hyder alaska.

Alaska Prince of Wales island aerial view from floatplane.

Alaska Prince of Wales island aerial view from floatplane.

Waterfront Homes at Petersburg Alaska;

Waterfront Homes at Petersburg Alaska;

seaplane near docks for huge cruise ships in juneau alaska

seaplane near docks for huge cruise ships in juneau alaska

Explorer Inside Ice Cave, Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska, USA;

Explorer Inside Ice Cave, Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska, USA;

Beautiful view of Haines city near Glacier Bay, Alaska, USA.

Beautiful view of Haines city near Glacier Bay, Alaska, USA.

Alaska prince william sound 17 glacier cruise huge panorama view.

Alaska prince william sound 17 glacier cruise huge panorama view.

Portage Glacier and Portage Lake as seen from Seward Highway, Alaska.

Portage Glacier and Portage Lake as seen from Seward Highway, Alaska.

Overlooking Whittier Alaska on a summer day with a large cruise ship in port.

Overlooking Whittier Alaska on a summer day with a large cruise ship in port.

Sunset in harbor of Valdez Alaska.

Sunset in harbor of Valdez Alaska.

Scenic view of Alaska highway from Seward to Exit Glacier.

Scenic view of Alaska highway from Seward to Exit Glacier.

Old cabin in front of mountain in Hope Alaska an old mining town with a front porch.

Old cabin in front of mountain in Hope Alaska an old mining town with a front porch.

Boats at the Seward, Alaska marina.

Boats at the Seward, Alaska marina.

Skyline Drive view of Kachemak Bay and Kenai Mountains, Homer, Alaska.

Skyline Drive view of Kachemak Bay and Kenai Mountains, Homer, Alaska.

Sunrise over Bishops Beach, Homer Alaska, USA.

Sunrise over Bishops Beach, Homer Alaska, USA.

House on stilts in Homer, Alaska.

House on stilts in Homer, Alaska.

Walking on docks through marina in Homer Alaska.

Walking on docks through marina in Homer Alaska.

The mountain peaks of Alaska's Mat-Su Valley.

The mountain peaks of Alaska's Mat-Su Valley.

River near Talkeetna, Alaska; Shutterstock ID 140794294; Project/Title: USA America's 10 Best River Towns; Downloader: Fodors Travel

River near Talkeetna, Alaska; Shutterstock ID 140794294; Project/Title: USA America's 10 Best River Towns; Downloader: Fodors Travel

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Aurora Borealis or Northen Lights near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Aurora Borealis or Northen Lights near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Museum

Museum

University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the city of Fairbanks in the winter at sunset

University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the city of Fairbanks in the winter at sunset

CHICKEN CREEK, ALASKA, USA - JULY 24: Unknown man washing gold in the creek in Chicken Creek on July 24, 1997 in Alaska, USA.

CHICKEN CREEK, ALASKA, USA - JULY 24: Unknown man washing gold in the creek in Chicken Creek on July 24, 1997 in Alaska, USA.

A male coastal brown bear grazing on new spring sweet salt grasses in a meadow with a glacier in the background in Hallo Bay, located in Katmai National Park in Alaska shows off the distinctive shoulder hump that older males develop. These bears spend week

A male coastal brown bear grazing on new spring sweet salt grasses in a meadow with a glacier in the background in Hallo Bay, located in Katmai National Park in Alaska shows off the distinctive shoulder hump that older males develop. These bears spend week

Barrow is the largest city of the North Slope Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska and is located above the Arctic Circle. It is the 11th northernmost public community in the world and is the northernmost city in the United States of America, with nearby Po

Barrow is the largest city of the North Slope Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska and is located above the Arctic Circle. It is the 11th northernmost public community in the world and is the northernmost city in the United States of America, with nearby Po

Cruise ship stops at Alaska Glacier Bay National Park; Shutterstock ID 36271600; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Cruise ship stops at Alaska Glacier Bay National Park; Shutterstock ID 36271600; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader: Melanie Marin

Glacier, Alaska Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Glacier, Alaska Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Cruise, Glacier, Alaska Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Cruise, Glacier, Alaska Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Cruise ship stops at Alaska Glacier Bay National Park;

Cruise ship stops at Alaska Glacier Bay National Park;

Glacier, Alaska Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Glacier, Alaska Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness near Ketchikan, Alaska.

Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness near Ketchikan, Alaska.

Exit glacier from Harding Icefield Trail; Shutterstock ID 81953920; Project/Title: 10 Most Beautiful Hikes in the US; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Exit glacier from Harding Icefield Trail; Shutterstock ID 81953920; Project/Title: 10 Most Beautiful Hikes in the US; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Float Plane on Crescent Lake in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska.

Float Plane on Crescent Lake in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska.

View in fall from the Summit Trail north of Fairbanks.

View in fall from the Summit Trail north of Fairbanks.

Scenic view of Mount Alyeska in seven glaciers mountain range near resort of Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A.

Scenic view of Mount Alyeska in seven glaciers mountain range near resort of Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A.

Cliffs at Kodiak Island, Alaska.

Cliffs at Kodiak Island, Alaska.

Byers Lake in Denali State Park, Alaska.

Byers Lake in Denali State Park, Alaska.

Misty Fjords National Monuments in Alaska. Misty Fjords is a part of the Tongass National Forest.

Misty Fjords National Monuments in Alaska. Misty Fjords is a part of the Tongass National Forest.

Dalton Highway on the way to Arctic Circle.

Dalton Highway on the way to Arctic Circle.

Boat in Tracy Arm Fjord Alaska USA.

Boat in Tracy Arm Fjord Alaska USA.

Fishing boats tied up along the waterfront of the town of Hoonah, Alaska on Chichagof Island. Hoonah is the largest native Tlingit community in the Pacific Northwest, and a growing summer cruise ship destination thanks to nearby Icy Strait Point.

Fishing boats tied up along the waterfront of the town of Hoonah, Alaska on Chichagof Island. Hoonah is the largest native Tlingit community in the Pacific Northwest, and a growing summer cruise ship destination thanks to nearby Icy Strait Point.

Image from outside the visitor center in North Pole, Alaska.

Image from outside the visitor center in North Pole, Alaska.

A scenic picture of a bridge in alaska with a small boat on a river.

A scenic picture of a bridge in alaska with a small boat on a river.

Railroad station in Nenana Alaska. Photo taken on: May 24th, 2013

Railroad station in Nenana Alaska. Photo taken on: May 24th, 2013

Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska.

Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska.

A marine highway ferry boat passes a nautical beacon on the inside passage.

A marine highway ferry boat passes a nautical beacon on the inside passage.

Shot of water, ice and mountains in Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska.

Shot of water, ice and mountains in Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska.

<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/alaska/experiences/news/ultimate-things-to-do-in-alaska#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Alaska: Get a Better Understanding of Alaska’s Quirky Capitol"</a>

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/alaska/experiences/news/ultimate-things-to-do-in-alaska#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Alaska: Ski the Longest Continuous Double Black Diamond Run in the Country"</a>

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/alaska/experiences/news/ultimate-things-to-do-in-alaska#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Alaska: Dine on Locally Caught Seafood"</a>

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/alaska/experiences/news/ultimate-things-to-do-in-alaska#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Alaska"</a>

<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/alaska/experiences/news/ultimate-things-to-do-in-alaska#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Alaska"</a>

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