Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
By far Alaska's largest and most sophisticated city, Anchorage is situated in a truly spectacular location. The permanently snow-covered peaks and volcanoes, the craggy Chugach Range, and the Talkeetna and Kenai Ranges are visible to the north and south.
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Alaska has more than its share of odd and unexpected attractions, including the handful of offbeat destinations described below. This is just a sampling; see elsewhere in this book for infamous bars (such as the Red Dog Saloon in Juneau and the ...
Since 1973 mushers and their sled-dog teams have raced more than 1,000 mi across Alaska in a marathon unlike any other: the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the longest sled-dog race in the world.
Tackling a 50-pound salmon: Anglers can cast for huge king salmon or feisty silvers while wading among reflections of skyscrapers at Ship Creek. Winter celebrations: In late February locals put on their best parkas and step outside to celebrate Fur Rendezvous, Alaska's answer to Mardi Gras. Events lead up to the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in early March.
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