Alaska Portage Glacier Cruise and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Tour.......Anchorage Alaska
Visit Anchorage's most popular attractions: Turnagain Arm, Potter Marsh, Beluga Point, Portage Glacier and The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Our guided half-day adventure along scenic Turnagain Arm offers a one hour spectacular glacier cruise and non-stop wildlife. See Potter Marsh and mountain scenery where Dahl sheep are often spotted on the rocky cliffs. The waters along the way offers the best chance of seeing some of Cook Inlet's 350 Beluga whales.
Visit Portage Glacier-Alaska's second most visited attraction. Board a one-hour cruise, which is narrated by a U.S. Forest Service Park Ranger. View icebergs and get 300 feet from the glacier, where you can listen for the unmistakable rumbling of an active calving glacier.
At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center get an up-close experience of impressive bears, moose, bison, elk, reindeer, musk ox, and more...
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Ketchikan Highlights By Trolley
Learn the history and culture of Ketchikan as you travel aboard a festive trolley. You'll be entertained by a lively city's tour while passing by some of the city's most colorful landmarks. Travel through downtown Ketchikan and pass by bustling boat harbors, lush City Park and beautiful Ketchikan Creek. Next, you'll have an opportunity to stretch your legs on this brief photo/shopping stop. Photograph majestic totems up-close, and shop at one of Ketchikan's finest stores to purchase authentic Native-made items, as well as curios. Finally, it is off to Creek Street � Ketchikan's historical red light district. Those who wish to will have an opportunity to explore Creek Street on their own for 30 minutes. Your trolley driver will be waiting for you on the other end of the boardwalk street to take you back to your ship or you may leisurely enjoy the many shops and eateries of the downtown area and make your own way back.
The first King Salmon caught this year in Alaska's Cpper River is being taken to an Anchorage restau
HEADLINE: Alaska restaurant: We want first fish
CAPTION: An Anchorage seafood restaurant heralded its grand opening Friday by mimicking Alaska Airlines' splashy salmon show in Seattle. It received a 30-pound king and a seven-pound sockeye salmon for its grand opening, hours after Seattle did. (May 18)
[Notes:Anchorage, Alaska -- May 18, 2012]
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SOT Patrick Hoogerhyde, Bridge Seafood Owner, Chef: Well, today is a great day. It's the first day of really the opening of Alaska seafood, when it comes to salmon today. Copper River opening happened last night.So we're going to receive the first king salmon, Copper River Seafoods here at Bridge Seafood. And we're just going to start the fanfare from there. To me this is a really point. I grew up in Alaska, I lived in King Salmon for a long time. And to get that first, fresh fish of the season is just, it's very exciting, an exhilarating feeling for me. Because what this designates for me is the start of summer. So now we get our fresh seafood coming in, the summer's starting, and fresh seafood when it comes to salmon all throughout the rest of the season.
SOT Patrick Hoogerhyde, Bridge Seafood Owner, Chef: The thing is, it's our fish, OK?. I'm Alaskan, that's the way it is. And for Seattle to get the first one, yeah, that's a little pinch every now and then. So, yeah, we want to have the first fish. We want our guests, our neighbors, our community to kind of get that first fish, and that first taste of fish, and yeah, beat those Seattle guys. We're only 300 some miles away, they're a lot longer aways. We can do that.
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Alaska restaurant battles Seattle for first fish
Alaska restaurant horns in on Seattle's annual ceremonial opening of king salmon season
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ An Anchorage seafood restaurant heralded its grand opening Friday by mimicking Alaska Airlines' splashy salmon show in Seattle.
The Seattle-based airline makes a big production each year of delivering the first-of-the-season Copper River king salmon from Alaska to Seattle for preparation by top chefs, who got their celebrated bounty earlier Friday.
Hours later, an Anchorage-based seafood processor delivered a 30-pound king and a seven-pound sockeye salmon with much fanfare at The Bridge Seafood Restaurant, which was set for its grand opening later in the day.
The Copper River's first king of the year, proclaimed delivery van driver Billy Green, vice president of productions for Copper River Seafoods, as he presented a large box before restaurant owners Patrick Hoogerhyde and Al Levinson, who are both chefs. Out came the prized catch from the shaved ice as cameras clicked all around in front of the downtown area restaurant, which sits on an old bridge over an urban salmon stream.
Hoogerhyde held the king up.
Gorgeous, he said. Gorgeous, my friend.
The flashy delivery was a re-enactment of sorts of the famous king toss at Pike's Market in Seattle.
Hoogerhyde was quick to admit feeling a bit of rivalry with Seattle for first fish.
The thing is, it's our fish, OK? he said as he waited for the salmon to arrive. I'm Alaskan. That's the way it is. And for Seattle to get the first one, yeah, that's a little pinch now and then.
After bringing the salmon inside the restaurant, Hoogerhyde said the fish would be cut up into nice steaks and fillets.
Hoogerhyde then asked if anyone knew if the fish had first reached Seattle. Someone said yes.
Oh, those (bleeps)! he said.
Even as chefs compete for first fish, wild salmon lovers everywhere will be heartened to know the Copper River fishing season opened late Thursday near Cordova, Alaska.
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Alaska ( ( listen); Aleut: Alax̂sxax̂; Inupiaq: Alaskaq; Russian: Аляска, translit. Alyaska) is a U.S. state in the northwest extremity of North America. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east, its most extreme western part is Attu Island, and it has a maritime border with Russia (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) to the west across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas—the southern parts of the Arctic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean lies to the south and southwest. It is the largest state in the United States by area and the
seventh largest subnational division in the world. In addition, it is the 3rd least populous and the most sparsely populated of the 50 United States; nevertheless, it is by far the most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel in North America: its population—estimated at 738,432 by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2015— is more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance. Military bases and tourism are also a significant part of the economy.
The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million U.S. dollars at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km2). The area went through several administrative changes before becoming organized as a territory on May 11, 1912. It was admitted as the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959.
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Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is two hundred and eighteen miles southwest of Anchorage. According to the 2010 Census, the population is 5,003. Long known as The Halibut Fishing Capital of the World. Homer is also nicknamed the end of the road, and more recently, the cosmic hamlet by the sea.
The only road into Homer is the Sterling Highway.[4]
Homer is on the shore of Kachemak Bay on the southwest side of the Kenai Peninsula. Its distinguishing feature is the Homer Spit, a narrow 4.5 mi (7.2 km)) long gravel bar that extends into the bay, on which is located the Homer Harbor.
Much of the coastline as well as the Homer Spit sank dramatically during the Good Friday earthquake in March 1964. After the earthquake, very little vegetation was able to survive on the Homer Spit.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.4 square miles (58 km2), of which 10.6 square miles (27 km2) is land and 11.9 square miles (31 km2) is water. The total area is 52.83% water.
ALASKAN BEER DRINKERS OF THE YEAR | Beer Mail | Various Alaskan Breweries
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Did you have a cold winter this year? Alaska didn't get their winter. Filmed in February 2015 in Nome and Anchorage, Alaska.
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Alaska ( ( listen); Aleut: Alax̂sxax̂; Inupiaq: Alaskaq; Russian: Аляска, translit. Alyaska) is a U.S. state in the northwest extremity of North America. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east, its most extreme western part is Attu Island, and it has a maritime border with Russia (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) to the west across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas—the southern parts of the Arctic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean lies to the south and southwest. It is the largest state in the United States by area and the
seventh largest subnational division in the world. In addition, it is the 3rd least populous and the most sparsely populated of the 50 United States; nevertheless, it is by far the most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel in North America: its population—estimated at 738,432 by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2015— is more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance. Military bases and tourism are also a significant part of the economy.
The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million U.S. dollars at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km2). The area went through several administrative changes before becoming organized as a territory on May 11, 1912. It was admitted as the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959.
Royal Caribbean The Local: Alaska | E.2 Culinary Connector
The Local, a Royal Caribbean original series, celebrates people around the world, their unique passions and their culture. In our premier season, we highlight three locals from Alaska.
Episode 2: Managing editor and founder of Edible Alaska and all around food enthusiast, Mary Smith. Mary graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and spent 15 years in the seafood industry. When Mary is not traveling Alaska looking for food stories, she works with her husband, David Whitmire, as a commercial fisherman.
In this episode of The Local, Mary takes us on a culinary journey from Anchorage to Homer as she searches for stories and opportunities to connect with people in the Alaska food community. Along the way she visits restaurants, chefs, oyster farms and farmers markets.
From this episode:
Kachemak Shellfish Growers Co-op:
The co-op consists of 12 farms on the east side of Kachemak Bay, along with a commercial building in Homer, Alaska. The building is used to sort, pack and ship to the public; but best of all, the building has a charming craft oyster bar that overlooks the bay.
Tilgner’s Specialized Smoked Seafood Products:
Tilgner’s is family owned and has thirty-five years of experience producing smoked seafood products. Their seafood and ingredients are all locally sourced, expect for one signature flavor, Caribbean rum. They use the old-world method of dry salt brining followed by the introduction of special flavors from virgin olive oils, natural sweeteners and infusions with spirits of the Caribbean. Which we love!
Chilly Root Peony Farm:
Chilly Root Peony Farm is an Alaska family owned small flower farm located on the Kenai Peninsula, overlooking stunning Kachemak Bay. They established the peony farm on their rural homesite in 2009 to complement their ongoing commercial fishing careers in Alaska. The Chilly Root Peony Farm ships their flowers all around the world.
Homer Farmers Market:
The Homer Farmers Market was established in 2000 to aid in the development of a sustainable local agricultural community for the benefit of the greater community of the Kachemak Bay area. The market is open Saturday and Wednesday, from late May to late September. You’ll be surprised by what you’ll find — try the ultra spicy Cajun kettle corn, if you dare.
Coal Point Seafood Co.:
Located right off the docks of Homer Harbor, Coal Point Seafood buys direct from fishermen daily to ensure the finest wild-caught Alaska seafood. Everything they buy is cut, packed and frozen the same day. They ship around the world, so of course we sent some back to our families.
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Alaska ( (listen); Aleut: Alax̂sxax̂; Inupiaq: Alaskaq; Russian: Аляска, translit. Alyaska) is a U.S. state in the northwest extremity of North America. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east, its most extreme western part is Attu Island, and it has a maritime border with Russia (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) to the west across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas—the southern parts of the Arctic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean lies to the south and southwest. It is the largest state in the United States by area and the
seventh largest subnational division in the world. In addition, it is the 3rd least populous and the most sparsely populated of the 50 United States; nevertheless, it is by far the most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel in North America: its population—estimated at 738,432 by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2015— is more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance. Military bases and tourism are also a significant part of the economy.
The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million U.S. dollars at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km2). The area went through several administrative changes before becoming organized as a territory on May 11, 1912. It was admitted as the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959.
Sitka and St Petersburg Alaska
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Travelling from St. Petersburg to Sitka Cruising Alaska on an Alaskan Cruise
As the marine highway winds its way north , it stops
At many small towns along the way. For towns like wrangell,
The ferry is the main link with the outside world.
Locals use it for visits to other towns along the
Route and of course tourists and adventure seekers
Use the ferry to get to jumping off points such as this.
After the wrangell narrows, the bright
And beautiful town of petersburg beams a velkomen --
which means welcome in norwegian. And the people
of this town mean it!
The clear cold water and stately fjords on this extreme
Tip of mitdof island reminded peter buschmann so much
Of his native norway that he settled here.
Other scandanavians joined him and built petersburg --
An alaskan town with a distinctly european flavor.
as in other towns of the inside passage, the people of
Petersburg make their living from the forest and the sea.
the traditional norwegian art of rosemaling
Decorates buildings as it does in norway. Even the painted
Shutters here recall that other much loved place
On waters far away.
On days like this when the clouds part and the
Snow-bright mountains appear, petersburg is a
Place that's hard to leave.
But the marine highway goes on and another beautiful
city with a different history awaits.
Sitka rests at
the foot of spruce covered mountains and overlooks
The blue waters of the sound where a chain of small
wooded islands repeats the endlessly lovely theme
of forests meeting sea.
this desirable setting has made sitka one of history's
Prizes.
Sitka began as a tlingit indian village until the russian
alexander baranoff, the commander of a fur hunting
Party, built a fort here in 1799. The tlingit indians
Rebelled and in a surprise attack destroyed the fort.
baranoff retreated to return with warships and
Decisively defeated the tlinget. This plaque marks the
Site of the battle. Baranof then built a castle on this
Hill but only the cannon remains today.
Sitka soon became a flourishing town. It was here
that the russian flag was lowered in 1867 when the united
States bought all of alaska from russia for the then
Outrageous price of $7.2 million dollars. Sitka became
The capital of the new territory until the early 1900's
when it was moved to Juneau.
Timber, fishing, and government keep sitka thriving -
And tourism is growing. St. Michaels, with it's onion
Dome is one of the finest examples of rural russian architecture.
When this 150 year old church burned down in 1966,
The townspeople saved the doors and priceless icons
And rebuilt the church exactly.
This stately building is the first of five homes the
state of alaska has built for its older citizens. The old
pioneers home honors the original settlers of alaska and the
Statue of the old pioneer was modelled after skagway bill Fonda.
The sheldon jackson museum houses an
excellent collection of antique and modern indian artifacts
And totem poles. In its own way this native art is a forceful
and graphic history of the events that shaped the region.
Nearby, sheldon jackson college operates a salmon
Hatchery which visitors can observe from viewing platforms.
beyond the hatchery, the yacht harbor lies nestled
in a beautiful natural harbor....... One of the reasons
why sitka became the first capital of Alaska.
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Springer Real Estate Group Kenai Alaska
We have lived in Kenai since December of 1990. Bob has left the City of Kenai where he had held the position of Building Official for 15 years. We have also owned and operated RS Inspection Services since 1996. We provide home inspections, energy ratings and the ICC Inspections for the new homes being built in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. We also own White Dove Paper & Design Studio where we provide the hard to find items for local journal makers and paper artists. We carry all items necessary for specialty paper arts and also offer workshops that teach journal making basics.
Providing real estate services has become my main focus right now and I wouldn't have it any other way. There has been no greater satisfaction in my life, (other than my 35+ years of being with my husband), that has provided me such enjoyment as finding the dream home for a first time homebuyer or that special piece of Alaska for an out of state buyer. Helping buyers and sellers realize their real estate goals is why we are always working for you.
Bob and I work together as a team. Our construction background and our time in Alaska helps to provide our buyers and sellers the best possible service available. Call us today to see how we can help you attain your Alaskan dream.
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The 50 Most Scenic Drives in America
Plan the road trip of the lifetime with these spectacular journeys that highlight all the beauty America has to offer. From shorelines to mountain valleys, we've selected the best scenic routes to take from sea to shining sea.
The Drive:The Coastal ConnectionThe Scene:Take a cruise along the Gulf of Mexico on the Coastal Connection. Beginning at Grand Bay, Alabama's southern tip stretches for 130 miles where you'll pass by sandy beaches, wildlife refuges, and historic sites like Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan.The Pit-Stop:Dauphin Island'sAudubon Bird Sanctuaryis set on137 acres of maritime land; it's a prime spot for viewing spring migrations in North America.
The Drive:Seward HighwayThe Scene:Catch a glimpse of Alaska's best views along the 127-mile long Seward Highway. The iconic drive follows the Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Seward.
The Drive:Highway 89AThe Scene:This scenic drive doesn't have an official name, but some locals call it Oak Creek Scenic Route. From Flagstaff to Sedona, travel nearly 30 miles to take in the natural beauty of pine trees, red rocks, canyons, and more.The Pit-Stop:Cool off with your family atSlide Rock State Parkby riding on the creek's thrilling natural waterslide.
The Drive:Pig Trail Scenic BywayThe Scene:Clocking in at 19 miles long, the Pig Trail Scenic Byway lies within the Boston Mountains region of the Arkansas Ozark Mountains. Some say the drive got its name because the winding road looks like the corkscrew tail of a pig.
The Drive:Route 395The Scene:Start your drive near beautiful Lake Tahoe to take in the area's pristine wilderness. At approximately 375 miles, Route 395 is filled with history, passing through old mining towns and present-day tourist attractions like Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake until you reach Death Valley National Park.The Pit-Stop:Snap a quick photo ofMount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the 48 contiguous states, standing at 14,494 feet tall.
The Drive:San Juan Skyway Scenic BywayThe Scene:Make your way through canyons and valleys on a road that was once used by miners over a hundred years ago. From historical mining towns to hot springs, this drive features some of the best views in the country.The Pit-Stop:Between Silverton and Ouray, ride along onThe Million Dollar Highway,a route built in the late 1880s-with its endless curves and turns, you'll be in for a fun ride (as long as you're cautious)!
The Drive:Litchfield Hills LoopThe Scene:Jump on Route 7 to take in this stunning 100-mile loop that's best experienced in the fall. (Hint: Peak foliage usually occurs between September 26 and October 15!
The Drive:Delaware Bayshore BywayThe Scene:It's just 50 miles long, but this route allows you to witness spectacular scenes as you drive along endless acres of water marshes near the Delaware Bay. In the fall, pull over to watch the Atlantic Flyway, when thousands of birds pass through the area as they migrate south for the winter.The Pit-Stop:Tour theHistoric Homes of Odessato marvel over the finest examples of the 18th and 19th-century architecture in the state.
The Drive:Overseas HighwayThe Scene:Driving over the blue-green waters of the Atlantic between the cities of Miami and Key West, the Overseas Highway provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Pick an off-season time to avoid a traffic jam, and it'll be smooth sailing for 113 miles.The Pit-Stop:VisitJules' Undersea Lounge(or stay the night!
The Drive:Woodpecker Trail-Highway 121The Scene:Founded almost a century ago, the Woodpecker Trail got its name from the woodpeckers living within the surrounding pine forests. Travel down the 204-mile drive along Georgia State Route 121 and pass through quaint Southern towns like Augusta, Folkston, Metter, and Waynesboro.The Pit-Stop:See the birds atOkefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, an endangered home for woodpeckers, cranes, robins, owls, and more species.
The Drive:Hamakua Coastal DriveThe Scene:On the Big Island, this drive has it all: sea cliffs, lush valleys, and tropical rainforests. From Hilo to Waipio Valley Lookout, the scenic detour will be a trip to remember.The Pit-Stop:Take in 2,000 species of tropical plants from around the world in theHawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.
The Drive:Northwest Passage Scenic BywayThe Scene:Beginning in Lewiston, follow U.S. Highway 12 to the Idaho-Montana border until you reach the city of Grangeville. For the next four-and-a-half hours, you'll follow the route of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, so you're bound to see some great America sights through the ancestral homeland of the Nez Perce Native Americans.The Pit-Stop:Plan a visit to theNez Perce National Historical Parkin Spalding.
The Drive:Route 66The Scene:Get your kicks on Route 66! Starting in the heart of downtown Chicago, Route 66 allows you to cruise through Illinois for 301 miles, as you pass through farm towns and historic sites before reaching St. Louis.The Pit-Stop:It isn't a real road trip until you see something strange!
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