Alaska's other season
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Winter is also a tourist season in Alaska and tourists have a variety of activities to choose from. Snowshoeing, skiing, and watching the northern lights are just some of the activities. Tourists can also watch ice carving competitions, visit museums and the like.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1998
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Joining the raft race: the Great Tanana Raft Classic - what a day for a daydream
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The Great Tanana Taft Classic started in the 1960s when two men in a bar challenged each other to a raft race down the Tanana River. The best race time over the years has been under eight hours, but most participants need 12 to 14 hours to complete the course.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1993
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The great beaver round-up
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The 35th annual beaver round-up is a week long carnival which highlights hunting beaver, lynx, marten and other smaller animals for pelts. Over 200 hunters attended although prizes have dropped to below $50 a pelt.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1993
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