Dalton Highway is the “Ultimate Road Adventure”
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by Erin Kirkland
3y ago
This is part two of our recent drive up the Dalton Highway in partnership with Go North Car and RV Rentals.  Built for purpose, not comfort, the Dalton Highway is a 414-mile twisting, turning route between Interior and Arctic Alaska. Partially-paved but mostly dirt (or mud or ice, depending upon the conditions and/or season), it […] The post Dalton Highway is the “Ultimate Road Adventure” appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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“Go North” This Summer With a Camper or RV
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
Up until this summer, there were still a few adventures I’d not yet made around Alaska, partly due to time and effort, partly with respect to my son’s age. I wanted to show him the remote nooks and crannies of our state when he was old enough to appreciate both the location and his good […] The post “Go North” This Summer With a Camper or RV appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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Three Ways to Stay (and Play) in Southcentral Alaska This Summer
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
One of the most important takeaways from Summer 2020 is that for all the stress and worry, there is also opportunity. Those of us living in Southcentral Alaska have access to myriad sources for outdoor fun that will hopefully provide a bit of respite during trying circumstances. It’s also an opportunity to help Alaska’s tourism […] The post Three Ways to Stay (and Play) in Southcentral Alaska This Summer appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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Denali National Park – Unpacking the 2020 season
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
There’s no question that Denali National Park ranks high among visitors’ must-do lists. For Alaskans as well, since Denali is one of our state’s most accessible national parks, given its location along the George Parks Highway, about five hours north of Anchorage. Typically, visiting Denali between May and September requires abundant planning and preparation, thanks […] The post Denali National Park – Unpacking the 2020 season appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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This Summer, “Show Up For Alaska”
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is asking locals to “Show Up for Alaska” by getting out and exploring with tourism businesses this summer.    ShowUpForAlaska.com launches today with travel advice, inspiration and itineraries for safely exploring the state’s wide-open spaces and small towns, whether by car, train, ferry or plane.   With sponsorship from Alaska Airlines, Alaska […] The post This Summer, “Show Up For Alaska” appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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Anchorage Ways to Play This Summer
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
OK, parents. Summer vacation and a gradual reopening of Alaska have both begun. Slowly, tourism-based businesses in the greater Anchorage area are opening their doors and welcoming visitors who are just as glad as they to be out of the house. With Alaska’s mandated 14-day inbound travel quarantine still in effect, the state is at […] The post Anchorage Ways to Play This Summer appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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Day Cruises Prepare For Summer Season
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
Gradually, Alaska is beginning to reopen, and just in time for the arrival of Southcentral’s day cruise season. Well, that’s not entirely accurate, because gray whale season was back in March, but like everywhere else, the “day boats” weren’t going anywhere thanks to COVID-19. Now, though, we see a bit of light at the end […] The post Day Cruises Prepare For Summer Season appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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Eagle River Nature Center Offers Self-Guided Opportunities This Summer
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
Nestled in a secluded valley, shadowed by craggy peaks of Chugach State Park, Eagle River Nature Center is a quiet reminder of Alaska’s access to wilderness. Originally a public visitor center for the park until budget crises led a group of dedicated fans to establish a non-profit to turn things around, ERNC (as it’s affectionately […] The post Eagle River Nature Center Offers Self-Guided Opportunities This Summer appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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Cabins and Campsites for Alaska Road Trips
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
As spring marches on as usual, regardless of this unusual time, the State of Alaska has begun easing some of the mandates designed to protect its citizens from the COVID-19 pandemic.  A few weeks of lovely weather has had Alaskans straining at the invisible tethers tying them to their own communities, but a few have […] The post Cabins and Campsites for Alaska Road Trips appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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Spring Begins at the Reindeer Farm in Palmer
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by Erin Kirkland
4y ago
Farm life is rich in hands-on experiences, especially for today’s children. Farm tourism is a thing, and it’s booming from one end of the United States to the other, including right here in Alaska. Whether families pick vegetables together, pat bunnies, or livestock cross a pasture, a few hours spent investigating the living bounties from […] The post Spring Begins at the Reindeer Farm in Palmer appeared first on AK on the GO ..read more
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