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From Russia With Love
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Anchorage, Alaska's Principal City
Anchorage, the largest city in America's 49th State, was founded
in 1914 to provide the railhead for the Pacific Railway to,
Fairbanks. With a population of approximately 260,000 it houses
42% of Alaska's population. This expansive city nestles at the
base of the scenic Chugach Mountains and embraces the Pacific
Ocean as it laps inshore in the Cook Inlet. It's hard to believe
that this spacious city, in the largest of all US States, covers
approximately the same area as that of the smallest state,
Delaware.
Anchorage is the transport hub for the state and offers air
connections to the Continental US as well as Hawaii. For those
airlines using the Trans polar routes it also offers a
convenient stopping off point for flights linking Europe and
Asia. Moreover it provides flight and other transportation links
to the rest of the State of Alaska.
Some labor under the delusion that Alaska is smitten with almost
perpetual darkness in winter and never ending light
in the summer. This is not true. It enjoys about six hours of
daylight, much of it sunny, during the winter and 13 hour of
light in the warm summers. Another myth is the temperatures.
Sure, Alaska is pretty far north but winter temperatures in
Anchorage work out at approximately 25 F. That is 7 degrees
below freezing point. The sort of temperature you would enjoy if
you were spending a relaxing winter sports holiday in an Alpine
resort and summer temperatures average out to
something similar
to northern California.
Anchorage is the point of entry into some of the world's finest
an most unspoiled scenery. If time is limited a trip to
Anchorage gives you a delicious taste of life in this unique
area. In winter mile upon mile of untrammeled snow offer a
winter sport's paradise. There are opportunities for Nordic
skiing, sledding, trips by snow mobile and much more. The very
same area redoubles as a hiker's heaven during the summer
months. Tranquil lakes abound which offer catches galore for the
fisherman or an opportunity for just plain contemplation of the
beautiful and unspoiled scenery. The area provides a
birdwatcher's paradise and an unparalleled opportunity to
observe wildlife in a natural setting. It also boasts the clear
skies and northern latitudes to provide crystal clear sightings
of the northern lights.
That's not all of course. Anchorage boasts fine restaurants
offering a plethora of sea food. The king crab is a very special
delicacy, which cannot be missed during a visit to this very
special city. Oh, yes there is also a multi-storied Texan Bar
offering a more lively evening's entertainment for the more
energetic visitor. Tempted...? Well then why not go somewhere
different and awesomely beautiful and the way to get there is
through the city of Anchorage?
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