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I am moving to Anchorage Alaska in March 2009. Need to know everything I can before I get there. I will be driving there. I am moving to Anchorage Alaska in March of 2009. I need to know everything from places to stay (cheap is fine... just a place to put my head), jobs, road conditions in march. Basically any information anyone can give would help. Thank you
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
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Trek Alaska's Monster Backcountry
Alaska’s Secret Island Realm
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Keep the GPS handy, fly rod at the ready, and don't forget your rubber boots
Crude Reality
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As the brutal battle over proposed drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge grinds on, a former oil worker returns to the North Slope in search of the truth about the pro-exploration argument. His conclusion? (Brace yourself.) The unthinkable is the right thing to do.

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What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings
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He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
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An Altruist's Vacation
If travel is meant to broaden the mind, then the steadily growing field of “voluntourism” stands to broaden the mind and enrich the soul. But like its close cousin ecotourism, the altruistically simple concept of doing good while traveling is also privy to some easy misconceptions. Here, we offer a guide to get you on the right path to becoming a good global citizen.
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Whales and Wilderness
Adventure Life Voyages
from $4599, 9 days
Our Wilderness Inside Passage journeys are designed to take you far from the mainstream within the hidden reaches of Alaska's magnificent Inside...
50+ Adventures - Alaska - Sailing in the Majestic Fjords
ElderTreks
from $3860, 7 days
This cruise offers a diverse experience of Southeast Alaska, from fishing towns to wilderness solitude, from islands to glacial fjords. Our goal is...
Alaska Adventure - Inside Passage Safari Cruise by Sail
Maple Leaf Adventures
from $4800, 12 days
Southeast Alaska breathes majesty with every breath. It is a pristine wilderness of fjords, islands, rivers, and tidewater glaciers. Visit historic...
Alaska's Inside Passage Adventure Cruise
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $3860, 7 days
AdventureSmith Explorations is proud this trip was featured in National Geographic Magazine's October 2006 Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime. ...
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Discovery Adventures
from $2259, 10 days
Discover the final American frontier of Alaska. A must-see for adventure seekers, explore the pristine national parks abundant with wildlife and...

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What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings
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He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
‘Tis the Season
The Eco-Savvy Traveler
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A new apparel maker opening for business in January is chasing a revolutionary concept: that customers actually give a damn about sustainable products. Will anyone buy their good intentions?
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Attractions

Alaska Discovery

Good For Nature

Juneau, Alaska

Description: Alaska Discovery offers overnight sea kayaking expeditions in Glacier Bay National Park and leads... Read More

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Kenai Fjords Tours

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At the Seward small-boat harbor
Seward, Alaska

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This is the dominant tour operator, with the most daily sailings and choices of destination. The... Read More

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Anadyr Adventures

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East Prince William Sound
Valdez , Alaska

Description: Valdez-based Anadyr Adventures leads sea kayaking trips on Prince William Sound. Paddlers will find... Read More

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