Hatcher Pass [caption id="attachment_30861" align="alignright" width="425"] Hatcher Pass Alaska[/caption] Deep within the mysterious Talkeetna Mountains, between the small towns of Willow and Palmer, your group will find the local delight of Hatcher Pass. Locals absolutely love this area for recreation and scenic drives along Hatcher Pass Road, a 60-mile narrow road winding through the Talkeetna…
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Girdwood
Girdwood [caption id="attachment_30808" align="alignright" width="199"] Woman prepares to go downhill skiing at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska February 2011.[/caption] Girdwood is a small Alaskan mountain town about 36 miles south of Anchorage. Unlike Anchorage, however, Girdwood strives to provide a small town vibe and takes pride in allowing guests to escape all the city hustle…
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Iditarod Race
Iditarod Race Get ready for this once in a lifetime opportunity to view the beginning of “The Last Greatest Race on Earth,” the Alaska Iditarod. This race pits man and animal versus nature as they travel down 1,000 miles of the roughest and most beautiful terrain, encountering harsh mountain ranges, frozen rivers, dense forests, desolate…
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History for Pennies
History drives on educational vacations for all kinds of travel groups from students to senior citizens but visiting several museums and/or landmarks that charge admission can really add up. When you're traveling on a budget and want to see more than a couple of historic sites, know that there are places - like those below -…
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
Alaska Native Heritage Center [caption id="attachment_30823" align="alignright" width="425"] Visitors enter the Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian Village Site at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Native Heritage Center offers visitors a chance to learn about traditional and contemporary ways of Alaska Native cultures.(Model Release: Shena Jones)[/caption] The Alaska Native Heritage Center is…
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Deluxe Dome Railcars
Deluxe Dome Railcars [caption id="attachment_30855" align="alignright" width="425"] Photos Reinhard Pantke Skagway 227.jpg[/caption] Taking passengers on a 7-8 hour leisurely trip from Denali to Anchorage, or vice versa, the Deluxe Dome Railcar is the perfect way to comfortably travel through the wilderness of Alaska while still catching all the scenery. The company, owned by Carnival Cruise…
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Tundra Wilderness Tour
Tundra Wilderness Tour [caption id="attachment_30845" align="alignright" width="425"] Denali National Park, Alaska, bull caribou on the tundra near Teklanika River[/caption] Explore Denali National Park with a fully narrated tour in the comfort of a climate controlled vehicle with the Teklanika Tundra Wilderness Tour. This six to eight-hour tour will take you 50-60 miles into the park,…
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Top 10 Branson Attractions
The live entertainment capital of the world brings you such an abundance of attractions that it can be difficult to choose what to put on your itinerary. That's what we're here for at Adventure Student Travel so sit back and let us inform you on the best and brightest attractions in Branson for your next…
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Denali National Park
Denali National Park [caption id="attachment_30884" align="alignright" width="425"] Matt Hage photo- Moose feeds in the lake at Mile 124 of the Denali Highway, Alaska.[/caption] The Denali National Park is home to 6 million acres of raw, mostly untouched Alaskan land situated between the cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. The southern portion of the park is covered…
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Cruise the Chena River
Cruise the Chena River [caption id="attachment_30831" align="alignright" width="425"] The Riverboat Discovery III cruises the Chena River and Tanana River on a tour out of Fairbanks, Alaska. The Discovery is a true sternwheeler; getting it's power from the large paddle wheel[/caption] Prepare yourself for a relaxing and informative journey down the Chena River with a Riverboat Discovery…
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