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      Set in the beautiful Anchorage bowl between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, there's nothing in the world quite like an Anchorage summer morning about 2 a.m., with the colors of the dawn painting the mountains and the sea. It will take your breath away.

     Anchorage has been described as "half an hour from Alaska." And it is true that a half-hour trip in any direction offers an abundance of wilderness experiences. From Anchorage you can fly to a remote camp and view bears, flightsee over mountains and glaciers or visit a remote Native village.

     There's much to do in Anchorage in addition to the restaurants, nightlife and artistic events you would expect to find in a city of a quarter of a million people. One of the most visited attractions in the state, the recently opened Alaska Native Heritage Center   provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about traditional Alaska Native culture. Five "villages" on the 26 acre site depict the culture and lifestyle of each of five traditional cultural groups.

      Wolves are fascinating animals that are found in most parts of Alaska. (I had one visit our backyard in Juneau last year -- he was magnificent!) Most of us know the myths. Wolfsong has made it their mission to present the realities of wolves' lives. Having given up their own site to concentrate on establishing a wolf sanctuary, Wolfsong has their display at Sears Mall, Northern Lights Blvd. and Seward Highway. It is well worth visiting.

      As the transportation center of Alaska, Anchorage is the jumping off point for adventures in all of Alaska except Southeast. A ride on the Alaska Railroad is an adventure in itself, as it winds through the incredible beauty of the "Railbelt Area". For cruise ship passengers there are special rail cars, but if you're feeling independent, hop on the regular coaches and get to know some Alaskans--you'll find everyone from business executives to homesteaders.

      Heading south from Anchorage, the Seward Highway is a National Scenic Byway and All-America Road (one of only 22 in the U.S.) This 127 mile road to Resurrection Bay in Seward offers unprecedented beauty and many attractions along the way, including a ride up the chair lifts at Aleyska, the Portage Glacier (the most visited attraction in Alaska), and the legendary salmon fishing on the Kenai River. There is also a great opportunity to see Alaska wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center . This wildlife rehab center allows you to drive through and view wildlife in a natrural setting.

      Running North and East from Anchorage is the Glenn Highway, also a National Scenic Byway, which connects with Alaska's lone road connection to the " lower 48", the legendary Alaska Highway. Along the way it passes through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley (usually called" Mat-Su" by Alaskans) the fastest growing area of the state. It is a great staging area for Anchorage if you are traveling by RV.

      In Mat-Su you'll be able to visit a Reindeer Farm , a Musk Ox Farm (source for qivuet, a wondrously soft and warm fiber) and the headquarters of the world famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Looking for something more active? How about a hike on the Matanuska Glacier.

      Branching off the Glenn Highway is the Parks Highway which will lead you to Talkeetna Alaska, ( the model for Cicely Alaska on Northern Exposure and the starting point for mountaineers looking to climb Denali) Denali National Park, with it's myriad of recreational activities and on to Fairbanks, the Golden Heart of Alaska.

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