Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States in land area at 570,374 square miles, over twice the size of Texas
Mount McKinley, or Denali The High One is the highest mountain in the United States and North America with an elevation of 20,320 feet.
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city with over 291,000 residents. At 61 degrees north is it slightly more northern than Oslo and Stockholm.
Because of the northern latitude, in the summer the days are very long although the temperatures rarely rise above the 70s. But that doesn't stop Alaska's residents from shedding their parkas for shorts the moment the sun appears.
Oscar Anderson was an early Anchorage resident, said to be the 18th person to set foot on the area and his house, built in 1915 was the first wood-frame house in Anchorage.
The Glacier Brewhouse is both a brewery and one of Anchorage's top restaurants. The place gets busy early so it is a good idea to make reservations. Aside from rotisserie meats the menu features lots of fresh local seafood. And who ever had fresh raspberry whet beer? The brewhouse was brewing it and it was delicious. Alaska glacier bottled water is a great way to taste the purity of the environment around Anchorage. This bottled water is a popular drink for Asians who visit and refer glaciers. Although there were rave reviews about the seafood chowder and the calamari, I tried the pita with hummus which was a great appetizer that went well with the raspberry wheat beer.
One can't be in Alaska without tasting king crab legs. The fresh version is more spectacular than the deep freeze version we get in the lower 48. Alaskan halibut also shines over their southern neighbors and at Glacier Brewhouse they serve it with a healthy balsamic salad and a not so healthy side of fries.
A popular street food are reindeer hot dogs which are actually a blend of pork sausage and reindeer. I didn't taste it but I understand it is a must try, unless you are Santa Claus. There are lots of tourist shops selling made in China souvenirs but if you want something that is truly Alaskan and unique, The Oomingmak Qiviut shop is an Alaskan native cooperative that produces Muskox products.
It is owned by approximately 250 Native Alaskan women from remote coastal villages of Alaska who knit each item by hand. Each village has a signature pattern derived from traditional aspects of village life and the Eskimo culture; they may come from an ancient artifact or a beadwork design.
The name Musk Ox is deceiving, as the animal does not produce musk, nor is it related to cattle. Skeletal and behavioral studies show a closer relationship to sheep and goats Qiviut is shed naturally each year during the spring months.
About 40 miles south of Anchorage is the Alyeska ski resort -- even in May there is abundant snow -- although skiers were not about. It has an average of 643 of annual snowfall and is known for its steep terrain. For off piste skiing - Chugach Powder Guides operate snowcat or helicopter adventure in the world-famous Chugach Mountain Range. Helicopters guarantee 16 - 20,000 vertical feet of skiing per day. The cost $1125 per person. If that price is unbearable ... the normal day ski lift pass is $60 for an adult.
Not far from Alyeska is Portage and the home of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals and many who cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center.
Snickers, the porcupine is one such creature that was raised in a home and has a lot of personality .. so much so that a youtube video featuring him with almost 1.8 million views. (youtube.com/watch?v=U5I5H7EeC8k)
The center had recently taken in three orphaned moose calves who keep the four-year old moose Jack company. Jack had arrived at the center as a 3-day old moose with bite marks and a broken leg .. and a 20% chance of survival.
Muskox who's warm fur is used in making Qiviut products are an arctic survivor. Their thick coat grows up to 36 inches long.
The wood bison were extinct from Alaska until they were reintroduced in 2003. They are the largest land animal in North America.
Bears are also residents at the center including brown bears, black bears and a grizzly bear.
Heading south toward the coastal town of Whittier brings one to the Whittier tunnel. This is the longest combined railroad car tunnel in North America and connects the commuters between the Prince William Sound and Turnagain Arm. The tunnel opened in 1943.
Whittier is home to lots of sea life from birds, to sea otters, seals, whales, and sea lions.
In 1964 a 9.2 magnitude earthquake (the largest ever recorded in North America)
generated a major tectonic tsunami. The waves destroyed Girdwood and Portage and evidence of the damage today is still visible from the dead wood forests in the area.
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Transfer Anchorage Hotel to Whittier with Scenic Tour - Anchorage, Alaska
Begin your transfer tour with a pick-up at your downtown hotel at 10 am. Complimentary beverages and snacks are provided for your comfort. During our scenic drive down Turnagain Arm, your guide will point out possible wildlife like sheep, mountain goats, beluga whales, and eagles. We'll make a photo stop at the famous Beluga Point for some beautiful views and a great backdrop for stunning photography!
Next, we'll visit the quaint town of Girdwood for the aerial tram ride up the longest double black diamond ski slope in North America. From the top you can view several glaciers and the farthest northern reaches of a temperate rainforest that stretches from here all the way south to Northern California. On select days our guests visit the Roundhouse Museum. This museum is perched on the mountainside and surrounded with a panoramic viewing deck for your viewing pleasure.
Then we'll visit our favorite Girdwood bake shop for lunch (included) and bottomless homemade soup, sourdough bread, beverages, and dessert. Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center provides wildlife education and awareness, and care and rehabilitation for Alaska's wildlife. Get close, safely observe and photograph some of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears, and musk ox. Our guests also enjoy seeing small mammals like lynx, and stunning birds of prey, such bald and golden eagles.
Then we'll explore Portage Valley. Several Alpine glaciers can be seen here and, depending on the season, you may be able to view salmon spawning in one of the small creeks! Finally, enjoy a ride through the 2.5 mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest one-way train and vehicle tunnel in North America. We'll arrive in Whittier at approximately 3:30 pm and transfer you directly to your cruise ship. Have plans to stay at a Whittier hotel? We'll be glad to drop you off at the hotel of your choice.
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Anchorage, Alaska - Top 10 Things to do | Best Places to Visit |
Anchorage is the place where young spirits and adventurous souls come to play. Alaska activities including famous wildlife, spectacular mountain vistas, fascinating cultures and icy blue glaciers all await your discovery. Metropolitan luxuries mix with unrivaled natural wonders to make Anchorage an unforgettable destination. Anchorage, Alaska - Top 10 Things to do | Best Places to Visit |
1 - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
2 - Portage Glacier
3 - Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
4 - Alyeska Aerial Tram
5 - Alaska Native Heritage Center
6 - Alyeska Ski Area
7 - Flattop Mountain Trail
8 - Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
9 - Crow Creek Mine
10 - Lake Eklutna
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CAR KICKING TIME! - [Living in Alaska 45]
Kristen and I decided go kick some cars. Is this really a thing?
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Alaska Highway Motorhome Tour August 2016
Alaska Highway - Southbound Departure Dates: August 2016
The Southbound tour takes the same route as Northbound - in reverse, following the explorers who opened up the Canadian Rockies, built the amazing Alaska Highway, faced imposible challenges to reach the Yukon and Klondike. We start with a seven night cruise up to Anchorage then head off through Denali and Fairbanks, watching the colours change as the very short autumn arrives, joining the Top of the World Highway across to Dawson City - then southbound to Whitehorse all the way down to Banff and westward tp Anchorage. This tour has lots of optional extras.
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Beautiful Drive in Alaska - [Living In Alaska 217]
We went for a drive over Hatcher Pass because we heard it was one of the most beautiful drives in Alaska. Knowing we may not have the chance to drive this pass again, I grabbed my short film camera and switched it on. Instantly, the film maker side of me went berserk! I didn't have a whole lot of time to shoot anything while we were there (maybe 10 minutes at the most) but the itch that I've been feeling for so long got a little bit of relief.
Most people today know me as the guy in Alaska that makes YouTube videos with a selfie stick. The viral vlogger. But while that may have been true for the last year and half, the time has come to take back my true title!
FILM MAKER.
While I still have the ability to post my short films on my main YouTube channel, SMPFilms, the situation I'm in still hasn't cleared up just yet but that's not stopping me from starting up production. Whether my new short films go to SMPFilms, to film festivals or onto my hard drive until I find a place to post them, I'm giving the green light. I can't sit around waiting anymore! This mind is full of stories and idea and if I don't let them out soon, I just might explode.
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Kevin Hart in Anchorage, Alaska - 11-28-2018
A whole 44 seconds of Kevin Hart in Alaska. Kevin Hart was performing his brand new Irresponsible tour in Anchorage, Alaska on November 27, 2018 at the Sullivan Arena.
It was a sold out show, traffic was crazy, but most importantly it was hilarious! It was worth going to. After all, we don't get as many concerts as I think we should here in Alaska. But it's getting better.
Anyway, I'm posting this video in this channel, just for fun. The wife and I had a great time, and thought I would share it with you all.
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Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train - Anchorage to Fairbanks
Please note: All the clips seen in this video were filmed between 2004 and 2006. The quality of both the clips and my videography from this time period is far inferior to what I do now. That said, I wanted to post some of these clips and I thought this would be the best way to do it. Let me know what you think and as always, enjoy!
All aboard! Come along for a trip to the last frontier - Alaska! The Denali Star is the Alaska Railroad's premier passenger train, traveling 358 miles from Anchorage, AK Fairbanks, AK. This train runs daily from May thru September. Come along as we follow the train to Fairbanks and then return.
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Portage Glacier Cruises
Get up close to Portage Glacier aboard the mv Ptarmigan. The one-hour cruise includes narration from the National Forest Service. This sightseeing tour is a perfect option for vacationers and visiting friends & family since it is only a one hour drive from Anchorage.
ANCHORAGE ALASKA 2019 | LET'S GO SKIING GIRDWOOD ALASKA
Hi there! In this video we take a drive down to Girdwood and visit the Alyeska hotel. The tram was open so we decided to take a trip up to the ski lodge and hang out for a bit. Enjoy!
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Surviving Alaska: Down and Out in America's Coldest City
How do the outdoor homeless survive the winter in America's coldest city?
That's the question Weather Films, the documentary film unit of the Weather Channel's website, Weather.com, asked in January 2014.
We sent a crew to find out.
We discovered a group of people who brave punishing cold, random violence, their own substance abuse problems, and the efforts of outreach workers in the pursuit of living as they want to -- outside, beyond the reach of shelters and law enforcement.
There's no narrator in this film -- our goal was to show the humanity and complexity of the men and women living without homes to by letting them speak for themselves.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PORTAGE GLACIER IN ALASKA
Learn everything you need to know about Portage Glacier in Anchorage, Alaska. Jack and Colton take the Portage Glacier Cruise to witness slow moving rivers of ice that start as snow way up in the mountains.
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Shorts in Alaska? Residents, tourists cope in heat
You wouldn't normally associate Anchorage, Alaska with record heat, but that's been the case for the last 11 days, The National Weather Service says there have been nine new daily high temperature records set in the last 11 days in Anchorage. (July 10)
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The Alcan Highway: Driving from Alaska to Washington
This video is made like a travel show of the drive from Alaska to Washington down the Alcan highway.
2500 miles from Homer, Alaska to Seattle Washington via Whitehorse and Watson Lake down the Casiar route with a detour to Liard hotsprings.
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Turnagain Turn Tour - Anchorage, Alaska
Together we'll drive you from your hotel, down the Turnagain Arm to the aerial tram up Mt. Alyeska. At the top we will enjoy stunning panoramas (weather permitting) in the Alaska's stunning season of summer green. From this height on a clear day we can glaciers and the foothills of the Chugach Mountains where they meet the sea at Cook Inlet.
The next highlight is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This rescue center is home to bears, a musk ox herd, a wood bison herd that was once thought to be extinct, moose, elk, caribou, and more! Lunch is included at a local eatery and features bottomless soup of the day, sourdough bread made daily, dessert and a beverage.
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VIP Tour at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
This might be one of my Top 10 all time favorite vlogs. We were fortunate enough to be given a tour by Robin, who is the Sales & Marketing Director at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and honestly...I couldn't stop saying Oh my goodness & Holy cow because we just saw the most amazing animals in all of Alaska.
Thank you to Robin and the rest of the crew at AWCC! You guys do amazing work!
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