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Discoveries America Alaska DVD
At Denali National Park visitors come to
see Mt. McKinley, the spectacular scenery and wildlife on the 60 mile
drive into the Denali Backcountry Lodge. A journey to Denali by rail on
the Alaska Railroad gives travelers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the
passing scenery of the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Ferries on the Alaska
Marine Highway System bring visitors north from Bellingham, WA to a
variety of ports along the Inside Passage. Sitka is in the middle of the
Tongass National Forest. Ketchikan is the Salmon Capital of the World.
Whether it’s for salmon, halibut or many other varieties of fish, sport
fishing in Alaska is “huge”! Visitors can experience Saxman Village to
learn about Native culture, dancing & totems or take a dune buggy ride
into the wilderness. Also gain insight into the Alaska Native Claims
Settlement with Cape Fox CEO Bruce Borrup. Bear watching & fishing
guide/pilot Butch Laughlin brings travelers to the Pack Creek Bear
Preserve. The Glacier Bay Express, brings guests up close to calving
glaciers and wildlife in Glacier Bay National Park. A special tour
highlights breaching, rolling, and frolicking whales near Adolphus Point.
In Haines, journey upriver into the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Further
north in Fairbanks, learn about the workings of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
and passionate entrepreneur Bernie Karl of Chena Hot Springs explains the
connection between hot springs, greenhouses, ice sculptures and energy.
World-Record vegetables are the stars of the Alaska State Fair in Palmer
and a glass harmonica player charms the crowd at Anchorage’s Farmers
Market.
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