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ith 280 daily ﬂ ights by both domestic
Amazing
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and international carriers, Anchorage
is an ideal base for beginning a visit
to the “Land of the Midnight Sun.” A
contemporary city set amid vast expanses
of wilderness, Anchorage boasts a thriving arts
and cultural scene and convenient access to
The call of the wild can still be heard in a range of winter recreational activities. The
America’s largest state. With 17 national parks city is also a day’s drive from the U.S. National
that together offer more than 50 million acres Park System’s largest park, Wrangell-St. Elias,
of pristine, preserved wilderness, Alaska is a popular spot for ﬁ shing, hunting, hiking and
the antidote to crowded and congested camping.
city living. Visit Kenai Fjords National Park for
spectacular views of glaciers and
marine life and the 700-square-
Anchorage
mile Harding Ice Field. Glacier Bay
National Park’s 3.3.million acres
offer ample room for river rafting,
kayaking and stellar sightseeing of
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the region’s glaciers and abundant JUNEAU
wildlife, including humpback
Last Chance Mining Museum
whales, sea otters, porpoises and
Mt. Roberts Tram
Mendenhall Glacier
more. And when it comes to
mountaineering, all roads lead to
FAIRBANKS
Denali National Park, home to
Aurora Borealis viewing
Sternwheeler cruise on the Chena River
the tallest peak in North America
Motorcoach tour of the Arctic Circle
– Mt. McKinley – and the largest
protected ecosystem in the world.
SEWARD
Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska Sea Life Center
LEARN MORE: Visit Glacier/wildlife cruise on Resurrection Bay
www.travelalaska.com
The Grand Canyon
est known for its spectacular desert scenery
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and hot, sunny weather, Arizona is also home
to mountainous regions where Ponderosa
pine forests offer cooler temperatures as well
as skiing and other winter sports.
Of course, no trip to Arizona would be
complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon.
Magniﬁ cent desert vistas, splendid weather Marvel at this awe-inspiring natural wonder from
and a wealth of historic, cultural and the popular South Rim or from the Skywalk
recreational activities are the hallmarks of a located on the western edge. Travel down into the
visit to “The Grand Canyon State.” canyon by mule or on horseback, hike its many
trails, go camping or enjoy the Native American
music and dance performances at the Hopi
House.
To experience the Old West, visit Tombstone,
where a daily reenactment depicts the famous Western cowboy culture at the area’s numerous
gunﬁ ght at the O.K. Corral. Prescott, the Arizona guest ranches. Or travel to Flagstaff to view
Territory’s ﬁ rst capital, hosts “The World’s Oldest 800-year-old pueblos at the Wupatki National
Rodeo” each year in late June and early July, while Monument before enjoying a scenic hike along the
Tucson offers an excellent base for experiencing Lava Flow Trail at nearby Sunset Crater Volcano
National Monument.
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For visitors seeking a more relaxing holiday,
Arizona is one of the nation’s premier locations
GREATER PHOENIX AREA for golf and spa resorts. With courses designed
Popular golf/resort destination
by Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold
Sonoran Desert
Palmer, and world-renowned spas such as Canyon
Heritage and Science Park
Ranch and Miraval, Arizona is a place where
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everyday cares fade away amid an atmosphere of
World-class spas
relaxation and renewal.
Sanctuary Resort,
Art galleries
Paradise Valley
Coconino National Forest
LEARN MORE: Visit www.arizonaguide.com
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