Sharing Alaska's Arctic with the world!
Fairbanks, AK
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Unfortunately, we are being affected along the Dalton Highway as well. Visibility and high wind did cause us to turn around yesterday and we are on hold today. Travelers, please have patience with any of your tours/transportation providers if you are affected by weather.
A significant portion of the western coast is under a Winter Weather Advisory. The northern coast is under a Blizzard Warning. If you are in any of the impacted areas and have any measurements for visibility, wind speed, or snowfall, please share with dates and times below! #akwx
ALT A map of the advisories, warnings, and watches issued for northern Alaska by zone. Of note, the western coast, including Norton Sound, Seward Peninsula, and Kotzebue Sound, is under Winter Weather Advisory. The northern coast is under a Blizzard warning.
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#OTD in 1959, President Eisenhower signed the Alaska Statehood Act, making our great home the 49th State to join the Union. Happy statehood birthday, Alaska!
It is National Plan For Vacation Day! Time to sit down and make plans for Alaska's Midnight Sun Season! Hope to see you here! #AlaskasArcticCircle #PlanForVacationDay #DaltonHighway
Celebrating the launch of our new website!!! It is finally responsive and you can search by when you are traveling or the highlights you want to experience - come check it out! northernalaska.com #northernalaska #AlaskasArctic #TravelAlaska #ExploreFairbankI
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A3 - Absolutely encourage visitors to also look at what else they want to do during the day. In Coldfoot they can go for a Fat Tire Bike Ride, Dog Sled Ride, explore the Brooks Mountain Range or try their hand at an Arctic Snow Show Outing. #ColdfootCamp #TravelAlaskaChat
A4 - Full disclosure biased answer - Northern Alaska Tour Company -Arctic Circle Aurora Adventures! However, GREAT source for more ideas explorefairbanks.com - So many options to combine with Aurora -- Dog sled rides, ice fishing, Photography classes #TravelAlaskaChat
A1 - Alaska's Aurora Season Aug 21 - Apr 21 when the nights are once again dark enough to appreciate them. THEN to choose when -- what do you want to do. Summer style activities Aug/Sep, Christmas.. Dec. Snow activities Nov - March #TravelAlaskaChat #NorthernAlaska #AlaskasArctic
A1 - There is a little wiggle room (due to other activities one wants to do and width of the oval). But, as the saying goes - Location, Location, Location - Under the Auroral Oval and where statistically there are clearer nights. I put that at Coldfoot, Alaska #TravelAlaskaChat
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Two dogs in one cabin bag. Sorry, I fly fail. Those dogs have no room to stand up and turn around. Required if I travel with dog as checked...why OK in cabin. Owners always then keep carrier open like this . Light dog kept crawling out. FAI to ANC 5:30 am flight. #AlaskaAir
Well, we don't think you will be lonely traveling with us....but it sure is a beautiful, rugged way to cross the Arctic Circle, Brooks Mountain Range, and the Arctic Coastal Plain!
The 500 mile bus route across Alaska is one of the most remote in the world
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A 10 -- One unique highlight of the beaches along the Arctic Ocean -- there is nothing between you and the North Pole except the Arctic Ocean. What a great place to get your mail to Santa! #AlaskaTravelChat
Q10. Mountains and midnight sun, oh my! What other unique things make Alaska’s beaches and coastline stand out? #TravelAlaskaChat
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A9 - bring your Slo-ometer to the beach...just made that up. Plan to slow down and just take it in - don't just do a drive by viewing - get out and explore it. Best way to really enjoy our beaches. #TravelAlaskaChat
Q9. Let’s pack our bags: what should every Alaska visitor make sure to bring along to the beach? #TravelAlaskaChat
A8 @visitketchikan has some great coastal opportunities - yes, there is fishing, but also kayaking, go to the air and visit Misty Fjords, stay on the ground and walk up Creek Street, or take in one of the local Native culture sites located along the coast. #TravelAlaskaChat
Q8. Are there any cities, towns or communities that are a must-visit for its coastal opportunities? #TravelAlaskaChat
A4 - Many...BUT one that stands out for me is the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge -- Spent two nights there and got out kayaking, took a canoe trip, and sat on the beach and enjoyed the sunset. #AlaskaTravelChat #AlaskaWildlandAdventures
Q4. Are there any options for overnight accommodations on or near Alaska’s beaches? #TravelAlaskaChat
Recommend checking them out - @Alaska_Wildland they have other locations as well.
A5 - OK, not a "quick" beach escape as it is located at the end of the wonderful Dalton Highway -- here it is the journey thru the Brooks Mtn Range and Arctic Coastal Plain -- THEN the dip in the Arctic Ocean. #TravelAlaskaChat #NorthernAlaska #DaltonHighway
Q5. Road trips + beaches = our perfect summer road trip. Where can visitors drive for a quick beach escape while in Alaska? #TravelAlaskaChat:
A3 - Walk and walk and walk. In Utqiagvik you can walk along the Arctic Ocean at the northern most community in the US....for some reason not too much swimming takes place in these waters. #TravelAlaskaChat #NorthernAlaska
Q3. What is your favorite activity to enjoy on or near Alaska’s coastline? #TravelAlaskaChat
A2 - Don't think I have ever met a beach I didn't like -- the beaches I grew up with hold a special place in my heart. Auke Bay Recreation Beach, Lena Beach, Sandy Beach (best 4th of July) and Eagle Beach .. all the way out the road in Juneau ! #TravelAlaskaChat #TravelJuneau
