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Anchorage,
Alaska
The
atmosphere of Anchorage is relaxed. There is less of a feeling of
urgency than in many other metropolitan centers. Perhaps it is the
majestic beauty of the mountains, or the profusion of flowers
throughout the city or the pink and lavender light that reflects on
the winter snow that consistently draw the attention of resident and
visitor alike away from the press of business at just the right
moment and toward the true heart of Anchorage.
Anchorage sits
on a high bluff at the base of the Chugach Mountains along the coast
of Cook Inlet in south central Alaska. It is as far north as
Helsinki, Finland, and as far west as Honolulu, Hawaii. Protected by
the mountains and warmed by Japanese currents of the Pacific Ocean,
Anchorage has a temperate, maritime climate. Spring through fall,
Anchorage's climate is similar to San Francisco's spring weather,
with temperatures that can reach into the 70's with an average of 65
degrees.
Winters bring snow with high temperatures dipping
into the 20s, creating a climate very much like ski resorts in the
Rocky Mountains, Canada, or Europe. Low humidity also contributes to
Anchorage's comfortable climate.
The Chugach, Kenai, and
Alaska ranges can be seen from Anchorage. Mount McKinley, 130 miles
north of downtown, can also be seen on clear days. This 20,320-foot
peak is the tallest mountain in North America.
There are
approximately 100,000 glaciers in Alaska. Portage Glacier, just 45
miles south of downtown Anchorage, is one of the most visited
attractions in Alaska.
Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and
is home to over half of the state’s residents.
Traffic from
the city's busy international airport, served by more than 15
international and domestic airlines, lends a cosmopolitan air, yet
Anchorage retains the spirit of a frontier town. Sled dog races are
still major events, and moose and bear sightings in downtown
Anchorage or on the Coastal Trail that rims the water are not
uncommon. The rugged countryside is just a short drive
away.
In Anchorage you can enjoy a casual lunch of reindeer
sausage and dine in the evening at an elegant restaurant. The fresh
fish is extraordinary. One could spend two weeks in Anchorage eating
only salmon and halibut and not tire of it as there are so many
delicious variations employed in the preparation of each seafood
dish. There is a wide range of choice in cuisine. Chinese, Greek,
Mexican, Thai, Indian, Korean, German, Cajun, Nouvelle cuisine, and
vegetarian offerings are among the possibilities. In addition, many
coffee shops and brew pubs (featuring locally brewed beers) are
scattered throughout the city.
Chose a clear day for travel,
try for a land-side seat, and “flightsee” a glacier. This is the
mode of travel offering the best views both during flight and when
landing on the glacier. Take time for a side trip to Denali Park via
the Alaska Railroad and stay a day there for a park tour. It is wise
to start the tour early in the day as clouds roll in during the
afternoons and block even the view of Mount McKinley.
Every season of the year offers never to be
forgotten experiences for the whole family. Be sure to pack a pair
of binoculars for each of the children, and a camera with a
telephoto lens for the family photographer.
In May the salmon
run upstream, and it is said that they are so numerous that it would
be possible to cross the river on a solid bridge of salmon. Each
summer, Anchorage comes alive with big, bright flowers. The extended
summer daylight makes possible impressive floral displays and an
abundance of fresh vegetables.
The city plants 311 flowerbeds
with 54,000 plants at 52 sites. Businesses and residents add their
own hanging baskets and flower beds. In all, there are an estimated
100,000 hanging baskets! Visitors can ride around downtown in a
horse-drawn carriage.
Summer also brings long hours of
daylight. After dinner it is not unusual to decide to go out for a
hike. Darkness does not occur until 3:00 or 4:00 AM! During the day
there are opportunities to visit wildlife preserves, shop for Native
Alaskan handicrafts, or take a hike in the surrounding Chugach
Mountains or along the paved Tony Knowles Coastal
Trail.
Winter days are very short, but are filled with
activity. Winter is the time for skiing, sledding, ice-skating, dog
mushing, and ice fishing. It also is the time for the display of the
Northern Lights. They appear late at night, when it is darkest,
during fall and winter, and are best seen north of Anchorage in
Fairbanks.
Anchorage's downtown is ideal for walking. The
grid plan was laid out with military precision by the Army Corps of
Engineers, with streets and avenues running exactly east-west and
north-south. The municipal People Mover bus system covers Anchorage,
costs nothing within the central city, and only a dollar one-way
outside the downtown area.
Anchorage has its own symphony
orchestra, opera company and concert association, as well as
numerous independent performance groups. The larger venues include
the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, George M. Sullivan Area,
the Egan Convention Center, and University of Alaska Anchorage's
Wendy Williamson Auditorium.
In the last decade, Anchorage
has become an increasingly important focus of travelers to Alaska.
The central location, relatively mild climate, and excellent
transportation system make it a natural place to begin or end a
trip. When planning a vacation in Alaska, be sure to allow enough
time. Distances are vast, and there is so much to see and enjoy. Try
to schedule a minimum of two weeks in Anchorage and the immediate
area for the vacation of a lifetime.
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