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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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Fall in Yakutat, Alaska, means camouflage, salmon, and the sweetest swells on the far north shore
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How a carpentry-challenged nonsurfer built a classic wooden longboard with his own kook hands.
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Get dialed for summer's coolest sport
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Attractions

Ocean Cape

Good For Surfing

Yakutat, Alaska

Description: Ocean Cape is a surfing destination in Yakutat Bay. ... Read More

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Shelikof Bay

Good For Surfing

35 miles from Sitka
Sitka, Alaska

Description: Make the extra effort to get to Shelikof Bay, a surfer's dream. Choose from two black sand beaches;... Read More

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Cannon Beach

Good For Surfing

Yakutat, Alaska

Description: Cannon Beach is located just over 200 miles from Juneau and is a small, isolated village best known for fishing and hunting.... Read More

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