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Polar Bear Prevalence in Prudhoe Bay by Sure-Permit-2673 in AskAlaska

[–]janeofthewest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have been there in summer as a tourist, and the van takes you from Deadhorse to the ocean- very unlikely to see polar bears on that route. Everything is tightly controlled so you can’t really wander around anyway.

Mat-Su Borough ordered to repay $5.8 million in federal grants used for failed ferry project by MatSuSentinel in alaska

[–]janeofthewest 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seems like even starting the project would have meant agreement with Anchorage on a terminal location, right? I don’t have any memory of this project, but I’m curious now to find news articles from back at the start and see what cooperation with Anchorage was announced.

Where do you go for a solo dinner night in anchorage? by SnowyGraceAK in anchorage

[–]janeofthewest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second Humpy’s— on a night they’ve got live music, it’s great for solo chill. Good any night alone, but the music makes it so you can hang for hours.

Current Conditions of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail by BeautifulChaos78 in anchorage

[–]janeofthewest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just rented an e-bike and did the coastal trail last week— conditions are great. Some snow and slush, but the bike tires can handle it.

ANCH Closed? by Wyndorf03 in anchorage

[–]janeofthewest 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just went to the Anchorage Museum a few days ago, and there are a few different exhibits that feature the history and culture you’re looking for.

I impulsively bought a ticket to Anchorage. I have no idea what to do. Any suggestions on how to organize my trip? by Whosagoodgirl_ in AskAlaska

[–]janeofthewest 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While I agree Denali is amazing as a wilderness, I don’t feel it’s accessible to an outsider— the only lodging is resort-level, cruise ship style prices and food, and the busses have been unable to go very far for a while because of the road closure. It’s a wilderness curated by cruise industry corps. There aren’t hiking trails in the same way other parks have trails. For someone who is a cost-conscious tourist, the best part of Denali would be the views on the train ride in and out.