The Far North
The Far North is located inside the mysterious Arctic Circle. Legend has it that as pilots fly over it, they give their passengers a bump to let them know they have crossed over into uncharacteristic territory. Alaska’s Arctic is home to the Inupiat Eskimos, many who still live and preserve their history verbally from generation to generation. The villages of the Far North are easily reached through Fairbanks or Anchorage by jet or small aircraft. This is one of Alaska’s most varied regions, filled with cultural opportunities, wildlife, and a setting ranging from coastal plains to mountain peaks. In Nome there are a variety of opportunities to participate in the Far North’s great outdoors. The Carrie McLain Museum is home to over 6,000 historical photos and exhibits about Native culture, Eskimo art, and the gold rush. Nome’s most exciting event is the finale of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race which runs 1,049-miles from Anchorage to Nome and celebrates efforts to deliver life saving serum to Nome during a diphtheria epidemic in 1925. Anaktuvuk Pass is the last remaining settlement of the inland northern Inupiat Eskimo. Their ancestors, who date back to 500 BC, settled the village in this area because it lies directly on a caribou migration route. |
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Imagine crystal clear blue waters, regal mountains, imposing glaciers, clear skies studded with stars and snow glistening in the sunlight. Welcome to Seward, a veritable scenic paradise. This picturesque town is one of Alaska’s oldest and most charming communities. With its spectacular landscapes, teeming marine life, lively annual festivals and events and glacier and wildlife cruises, Seward offers you an enchanting vacation.
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