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AAA_USA_2013_01-16__ 6/20/13 5:12 PM Page 6 WELCOME TO ALASKA A RC T I C O C E A N Barrow Prudhoe Bay Vacationers will enjoy journeys, lead by knowledgeable Alaskan tour guides, including wildlife encounters, viewing scenic vistas by deluxe motorcoach and the Alaska Railroad, as well as small ship excursions and river boats. Visitors can experience the state's rich Native culture through traditional Native music and dance performances, totem carving, festivals and crafts, as well as cultural and historical museums and heritage centers. rin g St ra it BRO Dietrich Camp OKS RA GE N Kotzebue Taylor CIRCLE A L A S K A A RCT IC Teller Conneil Livengood Circle C ANADA Nome Manley Fairbanks Hot Springs n Delta Junction Denali GE Tok RAN Talkeetna KA AS AL Palmer Glennallen Bethel Valdez Anchorage Girdwood Iliamna Togiak Seward Skagway Dillingham Naknek Homer Juneau Bering Haines Kenai Sea Kodiak Gulf of Alaska Sitka Chignik Sand Point Ketchikan RUSSIA Yu ko R. Be Alaska is truly the last frontier - a land where caribou outnumber people, sunlight shines at midnight and mountains rise out of the sea. This last frontier still boasts pristine landscapes, majestic wildlife and North America's tallest mountain – Mount McKinley. Beyond Alaska's fortress-like glacier walls lie treasured national parks and abundant wildlife. Spanning more than 1,400 miles north to south and 2,400 miles east to west, it's truly a land of epic proportions. Beaufort Sea Chukchi Point Hope Sea 0 0 miles km 400 PAC I F IC OCE A N 400 No matter what sparks your interest, you'll be sure to find some adventure tailor-made for you. ALASKA FUN FACTS You would be amazed to learn the many interesting fun facts that the "Last Frontier" has to offer! • Alaska is 1/5 the size of the continental United States. • The biggest volcanic eruption in recorded history took place in Alaska. • The Alaskan coastline spans 47,300 miles. • Alaska holds 17 of the 20 highest mountains in North America. • The Northern Lights are active for 240 nights of the year. • Juneau is the only United States capital not accessible by land. • Alaska's big five animals include Moose, Caribou, Dall Sheep, Wolves and Grizzly Bears. • Alaska is home to more than 90 wildlife mammal species a nd 455 bird species containing the largest concentrations of bears, bald eagles, and salmon on earth. • Alaska has 1,800 islands and 70 volcanoes. June Hours December Hours City 24:00 20˚C / 68˚F -6˚C / 21˚F 13˚C / 55˚F -5˚C / 23˚F 22˚C / 71˚F 18˚C / -0˚F Barrow (Far North) 22:00 0˚C / 32˚F Fairbanks (Interior) 19:30 18:15 17:30 18˚C / 64˚F 7˚C / 45˚F -24˚C / -11˚F 3:45 5:30 6:30 8 4 0 Unalaska Juneau Anchorage Fairbanks Barrow Southwest 6 Juneau (Southeast) 12 7:00 Hours of Daylight 16 Winter Low AVERAGE Unalaska (Southwest) 20 Summer High AVERAGE Anchorage (Southcentral) 24 Southeast Southcentral Interior Far North Welcome to Alaska

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