Fire and Ice - Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Juneau and the Inside Passage


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October 12th 2006
Published: October 17th 2006
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Alaska is big, very, very big. You won't believe how big it is... It is the largest state in the USA, representing 25%!o(MISSING)f the entire landmass. Mount McKinley is North America's highest mountain and the state has more coastline than the whole of the rest of the States. A coastline ringed with magnificent Volcanoes and islands. The State borders the Pacific Ring of Fire - the seismica... Read Full Entry



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Wolf Head dress

Native Alaskan Art on display at Anchorage Airport. Ceremonial headresses are seen at potlatches or other important events in the North West. They identify the clan, crest and status of the wearer.
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Tongass Forrest, Juneau

This was taken on the hike near the Mendenhall Glacier through the Tongass Forrest. The guide in the visitor centre gave a number for the size of the forrest and national park - the number was so big it was meaningless!



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