Grounded in history
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Alaska's social history may be traced by visiting local cemeteries where local celebrities and people involved in historical events lie. Graves dating back more than a hundred years may be found in cemeteries and people can learn many things just by looking at grave markers.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1997
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Pioneer places: explore the historical Matanuska-Susitna River Valley
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Alaskan rural areas are competing for their share of travellers and they boast of historic landmarks restored and continually marketed. Landmarks and items rich in Alaskan history are what Palmer, Wasilla and Knik market as tourist attractions.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1997
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Village vacations
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More vacationists are flocking to Alaska's villages as interest in the country's native culture continues to grow. Among the places to visit are Afognak, Kodiak, St. Paul Island in the Pribilofs and Athabasca, Huslia.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1996
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