http://www.akbeautiful.com Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:22:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Lure of Alaska. Today people visit the state of Alaska because they know about its remarkable beauty and scenery, its fascinating native peoples, the wide variety of wildlife in its forests and surrounding waters, and to taste its wonderful native specialty foods. Originally, however many people traveled to Alaska ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak7/el-dorado-gold-mine.html Historic Alaska. Alaska is one of America’s fifty states, but it wasn’t always populated strictly by American citizens. The state’s many diverse natural regions have distinct and ancient populations of native peoples, the area was also considered Russian territory for many years, and the history of the state is full ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak4/baranov-museum.html The Natural History of Alaska. The history of Alaska frequently brings to mind the native peoples, the “Gold Rush” period and the remarkable ice fields and glaciers still at work today. Where can someone go to get a good summary of the state’s cultural, ecological and geological history? http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak6/museum-natural-history.html Dinner and a Show – Alaska Style. In the year 1967, the Alaskan Centennial Exposition was held in Fairbanks to celebrate the Alaska Purchase. As part of the celebration “Alaskaland” was constructed. It is an enormous, forty four acre, park full of historic buildings, museums, and activities meant to celebrate, ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak7/pioneer-park.html Flying Into History. There are roads all over the state of Alaska, but not all of them can take people to many of the state’s towns or villages. Even today, some areas can be reached much more easily by air than by land. If it weren’t for the enduring dedication ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak6/aviation-heritage-museum.html Travel the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway for an Exciting Adventure. Skagway's White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is a popular and enjoyable way to experience incredible scenic and historic attractions of Alaska. The White Pass & Yukon Route is known as the "Scenic Railway of the World," and ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak5/yukon-railway.html Cruising the inside passage with ports of call including Ketchikan is a wonderful family vacation.  You may have seen an ad on TV wherein a small child and an adult are seated together for dinner on a cruise ship.  As the child stares at the unknown adult, no words are ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak5/alaska-cruise.html Visiting Kenai Fjords National Park Fjords are natural wonders in their own right, formed by glacial action in mountainous areas near coastlines. Most people think they will have to travel to Norway to see them up close, but at Kenai Fjords National Park visitors can take boat rides, drive or hike ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak6/kenai-fjords-national-park.html Exploring the Seward Highway You might find it hard to believe that a highway can be an attraction, but the Seward Highway is just that.  The Seward Highway is one of the most beautiful drives in Alaska and each year thousands of visitors drive it to explore the beautiful vistas, the ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak6/seward-highway.html Salmon Fishing on the Kenai River Southern Alaska is perhaps best known for their excellent salmon fishing rivers. Anchorage's streams and rivers are home to other fish as well, including trout and char.  However, on the Kenai River, near Girdwood and Anchorage, you'll find some of the best salmon fishing in ... http://www.akbeautiful.com/ak6/kenai-river.html