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| There is really no place where you can connect to nature's majesty quite like Alaska |
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Come north to You have the option to |
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| The Pass is part of the Brooks Mountain Range |
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| The tour beings in the town of Fairbanks at the summer solstice when the days are at their longest |
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| The town is a sleepy one, and like a blast from the past |
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| Let's hope the closest we get to a polar bear is at the Museum of the North |
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| A paddle-wheeler excursion is available from Fairbanks |
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| Have a look at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline as we drive to . . . |
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| . . . the Chena Hot Springs. This is a wonderful place to soak in all kinds of weather, and . . . |
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| . . . you frequently see moose in the grounds surrounding the Springs |
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| Go for a slide at the Aurora Ice Museum |
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| Leave civilization behind as we drive to Denali National Park |
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| Our drive takes us through a scenic wilderness |
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| Keep your eyes peeled for caribou, . . . |
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| . . . dall sheep, . . . |  |
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| . . . and moose among other creatures |
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| Arrive in time to enjoy an optional flightseeing trip in the mountains |
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| During our second day in Denali we drive to Wonder Lake |
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| The views are superb, explaining why photographer Ansel Adams came here to record Mt. McKinley |
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| We will hope for clear weather and stunning views of the mountains |
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Our next destination |
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| . . . and rugged Talkeetna Mountains |
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| Explore the Independence Mine State Historical Park |
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| The view from the abandoned mine |
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| The peace and tranquility of the Talkeetna Mountains is most inspiring |
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| Spend an enjoyable morning exploring Knik Glacier |
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| An airboat ride to a remote camp for lunch is a tour highlight |
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| Back to civilization for one night in Anchorage |
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| Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center dedicated to the State's diverse native population |
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| Enjoy a scenic ride aboard the historic Alaska Railroad |
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| Our destination is the coastal port town of Seward |
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| Shuttle from Seward to the remote and scenic Fox Island |
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| Enjoy a salmon barbecue for lunch and an overnight at a camp on the island |
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| Another tour highlight is our full-day cruise at the Kenai Fjords National Park |
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| Our boat takes us close to massive glaciers, and with some luck . . . |
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| . . . we might be able to watch one calving a huge chunk of ice into the fjords |
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| Wildlife we hope to observe during our cruise include puffin, . . . |
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| . . . sea lions, . . . |  |
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| . . . sea otters, . . . |  |
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| . . . orca whales, . . . |  |
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| . . . and, of course, our National symbol, the bald eagle |
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| Returning toAnchorage, explore Exit Glacier |
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| Get up close for a photo with ice that has been compacted over millions of years |
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| See Alaska by land, in a way that is not possible from a cruise ship |
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| Join Toto Tours for an amazing adventure in the last great American wilderness |
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