1. Visit the
Native Heritage Center in Anchorage ( www.alaskanative.net).
Learn about the 11 distinct cultures of
Alaska. They have a free shuttle during the
day from major points in Anchorage, to the
Center and back!
2. See a
glacier or two (or 100,000, the
estimated number of glaciers in the state of
Alaska). Glaciers cover 3% of the land mass
in Alaska. If you go, bring your raincoat
and gloves – glaciers make their own
weather!
3. Visit the
Ulu Knife Factory ( www.theulufactory.com).
See the uniquely Alaskan knife used by the
native peoples for hunting, fishing,
filleting and more! It is within walking
distance of the Anchorage Hilton.
4. Take in
the great outdoors! You can go
kayaking, four-wheeling, hiking, and more. A
friendly representative will be on-hand the
first two mornings of the conference to help
you decide what to do! Take along some bug
spray in case you are in the woods.
5. Visit the
Anchorage Museum ( www.anchoragemuseum.org)
to learn about the Alaska Pipeline and the
Great Earthquake of 1964, measuring 9.2 on
the Richter scale! This is also within
walking distance of our hotel.
6. See
wildlife! Eagles and bears are your most
likely bet, although you can also see moose
and caribou. Two types of eagles inhabit
Alaska – the bald and golden. If you go
hiking, remember to wear your bear bells –
you can warn the bear ahead of time you are
coming and they won’t want to bother you!
Sometimes the moose will walk right down the
street in Anchorage!
7. Go FISH!
The King Salmon will be running during our
conference, and you can even fish in Ship
Creek, which can be seen from the Hilton
Anchorage. Don’t forgetto apply for your
fishing license if you plan on this
activity!
www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/
8. Take a
flightseeing tour! You may see orca or
beluga whales, dahl sheep, moose and bear!
You can also do a glacier landing! Throw
snowballs at your kids in June!
9. Try
something new! Alaska boasts some
interesting food choices, including caribou
steaks and reindeer sausage! They also make
some pretty good microbrew beer and of
course, you won’t want to leave the state
without trying that world famous Alaska
salmon!
10. Take a
train ride! Train is a great way to see
the scenery in Alaska, and the Alaska
railroad can be accessed by a short walk
from the Anchorage Hilton. Of course, these
are just a few things you can do in Alaska
and Anchorage. You can also shop tax free,
eat your way through the many restaurants in
Anchorage, walk at midnight, go to the kids’
museum ( www.imaginarium.org),
go to the Air museum (www.alaskaairmuseum.org),
buy a fleece jacket, buy an original totem
pole, or a fossil ivory carving (legal
because Native Alaskans are allowed to sell
their art made with fossil ivory – ivory
that has been dug up out of the ground, or
left over from subsistence walrus huntings.
Explore
http://www.anchorage.net/ for even
more ideas!
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