25 Ways To Have The Most Alaska Day Ever
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Escape the city lights, get to a place where you can be one with nature and not hear a single sound around you. When it comes to having the most Alaska day ever, most locals have one thing in common; they like to leave the rush behind them and enjoy their serene state – sans the crowds. Add in a local brew and some wild caught seafood and you have heaven on earth, Alaska style.
Chatham Strait, or Shee Ya Xhaak in the Tlingit language, is a narrow passage of the Alexander Archipelago in the southeastern region of Alaska.
Kaladi Brothers Coffee Company was "born and raised" in Alaska. What began as an espresso cart on Anchorage’s 4th Avenue in the spring of 1986 is now one of Alaska's premier coffee roasters.
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The Moose is Loose in Soldotna, Alaska is a must visit if you are on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Road located in the Brooks Range running along Alaska's Trans-Alaskan Pipeline.
Kenai River in the fall.
Photo shared from Kenai Golf Course.
Snow-capped mountain views from the Homer Spit.
Reindeer, bison, moose and more. Local jerky is second to none.
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The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, education, and quality animal care. They're also dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife.
Alaska Distillery located in Wasilla offers a wide variety of local blends that are sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Learn more here: www.alaskadistillery.com.
Located in Sitka, Fortress Of The Bear is a safe haven for orphaned bears. They provide protection and care to rescued animals in an enriching, educational environment.
Locations near the Cooper River offer incredible fishing surrounded by remote wilderness.
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The Aurora Ice Museum located 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks features an ice bar and countless ice sculptures.
Train Wreck in Seward features four Alaska Railroad train cars that make up a BBQ restaurant known as the Smoke Shack, bike rental shop, glacier tour shop and a two-room hotel.
Panning for gold is way more fun and Alaskan anyways.
Or on a trail, in the snow, in the mud... just go. Your inner-child will thank you later.
The closet thing to heaven on earth. Chena Hot Springs Resort offers a small restaurant, on-site hot springs, a heated indoor pool and hot tubs, an ice museum and a massage center.
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Otherwise known as "bush planes," these aircrafts are a staple to the Alaskan lifestyle, servicing hundreds of remote communities.
Caution: Don't try this alone as it can be very dangerous and unforgiving. Use one of the many reputable guide services found throughout Alaska.
AWW! The best kind of sport is the one that includes four-legged athletes.
Yummy flesh! There is simply nothing better on this earth than wild Alaska seafood.
Tasting room and gift shop at Alaska Brewing Co. in Juneau.
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Craig is an incredible town located in the Prince of Whales Borough.
Enjoying a late night Aurora Borealis show is always worth feeling a little groggy the next day.
From cold beer to warm hot springs, Alaskans are king when it comes to seizing the day. No road is too long, no mountain is too high and no river is too deep. What are your favorite ways to have the best Alaska day ever?
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