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8 Alaska Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (1111+ words) World Atlas Alaska's small towns and close-knit communities make it an ideal state for those seeking a place with an unforgettable Main Street experience. In Sitka's main drag, visitors can explore the town's Russian heritage at many of the historical…...
7 Must-See Historic Forts In Alaska
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (1060+ words) World Atlas Alaska built its forts for three very different enemies: gold-rush chaos, the Imperial Japanese Navy, and sheer distance. The result is a scattered collection of outposts that today sit on clifftops, islands, and riverbanks at the far edges…...
These 8 Towns In Alaska Were Ranked Among US Favorites
3+ week, 1+ day ago (334+ words) The town holds one of the largest collections of standing totem poles in the world, displayed at Totem Bight State Park, Saxman Totem Park, and the Totem Heritage Center. The Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the country…...
7 Most Hospitable Towns In Alaska
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (906+ words) World Atlas You don't need to be a regular to feel welcome in these Alaska towns. Most are smaller than you'd guess. A few have populations under a thousand. All of them have built their hospitality into the local calendar....
This Quiet Alaska City Is Hiding In Plain Sight
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) Alaska's beauty is as evident as ever in the quiet city of Kenai, which serves as a perfect base for fishing and exploring the Kenai Peninsula....
8 Prettiest Small Towns In Alaska
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (814+ words) Seward Waterfront Park runs along the bay past the Founder's Monument and connects to the Alaska Sea Life Center. Behind town, the Mount Marathon Trail climbs to wide views of the surrounding area. The Mount Marathon Race on July 4 is…...
9 Most Scenic Drives in Alaska
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1122+ words) World Atlas Alaska has the highest mountain peaks in North America and a road network that crosses some of the continent's most remote terrain. The Seward Highway runs south of Anchorage along Turnagain Arm. The Dalton Highway crosses the Arctic…...
8 Small Towns in Alaska with the Best Downtowns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (922+ words) World Atlas Alaska's wilderness is what gets sold, but the downtowns of its tourist and port towns have held on to their own specific character. Gold-rush boardwalks, stilted cabins over salmon creeks, painted utility pipes, Russian onion domes, and log-cabin…...
7 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Alaska This Year
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1239+ words) World Atlas One of the best things about visiting natural wonders in Alaska is that you have a great chance of also seeing the northern lights. This two-in-one experience is one of the reasons why people flock to wonders like…...
8 Of The Quietest Alaska Towns
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) One of the biggest drivers of traffic to Girdwood is Alyeska Resort, a luxury resort at the base of Mount Alyeska. The resort features alpine ski slopes in winter and meadows of wildflowers in summer. For visitors wanting to explore…...