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Sunset over Small Boat Harbor in Sitka, Alaska

Small Boat Harbor, Sitka (courtesy, Travel Alaska)

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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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Attractions

The Causeway on Whiting Harbor in Sitka Sound

Good For Scuba Diving

Sitka, Alaska

Description: Take a unique dive to see a number of artifacts and structures pushed out to sea after World War... Read More

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St. Lazaria Island

Good For Scuba Diving

west of Sitka

Description: Head to St. Lazaria, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, across from Kruzof... Read More

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Yakutat, Alaska

Description: Hubbard Glacier is a tidewater glacier that stretches 76 miles to the sea at Yakutat Bay and Disenchantment Bay. It is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. ... Read More

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