Seward, AK
Ididaride Dog Mushing Tour Chosen as one of Alaska's top 20 attractions, a must do for all Alaska visitors.
Your Seward Dog Mushing adventure begins with a two-mile dog sled ride. Feel the power, excitement, and energy of sled dogs as they are harnessed to the comfortable wheeled dog sled. Upon returning to the kennel you'll tour the Seavey's family kennel facilities, laugh as a guest is dressed up as an Iditarod musher, and cuddle adorable husky puppies. Your guides are all Iditarod racers, and offer a delightfully humorous, behind-the-scenes look at the Seavey family's training for the most demanding dog mushing race on earth, the Iditarod.
The Real Alaska Tour
Seward, Alaska This Seward tour package features all the attractions that truly make Alaska the Greatland. First, your guide shows you the sights of Seward. Learn why Seward was known as "the Gateway to Alaska" and "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail. See first-hand the effects of the 1964 Earthquake. Then, head out to Exit Glacier and enjoy a short walk along the nature trail that takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Watch for mountain goats, moose and bears. A hearty lunch will be served before you travel to the Seavey homestead and experience IdidaRide's Sled Dog tour. At the end your driver will return you to your hotel, cruise ship or the Alaska Railroad depot. All local transportation and lunch are included in this package.
Denali, Alaska (Duh-NAL-ee)
Recommend Activities and Tours • Lodging • Recommend Reading
Current Population: 2,052 (2006 Denali Borough) Borough Located In:Denali Borough Taxes: 7% Bed
Location and Climate Denali Borough lies in Interior Alaska, between the Fairbanks North Star and Mat-Su Boroughs. It lies about 110 miles south of Fairbanks on the Parks Highway. 70% of the Borough is the Denali National Park, home to Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, at 20,320'.It lies at approximately 63.850000° North Latitude and -148.966667° West Longitude . The area encompasses 12,749.7 sq. miles of land and 24.9 sq. miles of water. The Borough experiences a cold, continental climate. Temperatures range from -3 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, and average annual snowfall is 49.3 inches.
History, Culture and Demographics The earliest inhabitants were nomadic Indians who fished, trapped and hunted through the Interior. The first non-Native settlers were miners, who established a camp at Hoseanna Creek near Healy (later known as Lignite Creek) prior to 1902. Formation of the Denali National Park in 1917 and construction of the Alaska Railroad brought additional settlers to the area in the early 1920s. Coal mining began in the area in 1922. Clear Air Force Base, the Usibelli Coal Mine and tourism at the Denali Park have brought growth and development. The Borough was incorporated in December 1990.
The population of the community consists of 8.6% Alaska Native or part Native. Nearly all residents live along the Parks Highway. During the 2000 U.S. Census, total housing units numbered 1,351, and vacant housing units numbered 566. Vacant housing units used only seasonally numbered 412. U.S. Census data for Year 2000 showed 955 residents as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was 11.57 percent, although 36.54 percent of all adults were not in the work force. The median household income was $53,654, per capita income was $26,251, and 7.89 percent of residents were living below the poverty level.
Economy and Transportation The Usibelli Coal Mine, Clear Air Force Station, Golden Valley Electric Assoc., the Borough School District, the National Park Service, and tourism-related industries and road services provide the majority of employment in the Denali Borough. Denali National Park is a major visitor attraction; over 350,000 visitors use the Park for recreation annually. Hotels, cabins, RV campgrounds, rafting guides, sightseeing, restaurants and gift shops serve visitors. Nearly 40% of the summer employees in the area come from outside Alaska, and another 42% from outside the borough. One borough resident holds a commercial fishing permit.
The George Parks Highway provides access to Anchorage and Fairbanks year-round. The Denali Highway is open only during the summer, from Cantwell to Paxson, to provide a shorter route to the Alaska Highway. The Alaska Railroad also serves Interior Alaska. There are several airstrips within the Borough. Tours by bus, aircraft and helicopter operate during summer months.
Denali Visitor Information and Recommend Activities and Tours
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Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
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Three national parks, Denali, Katmai and Kenai Fjords. Brown bears, whales, wildlife, calving tidewater glaciers, Mt. McKinley, fall colors, hot springs and much more. (more…)
Alaska- just the name conjures up visions of the wild, wonderful creatures of the North Country, brown bears… wolves… Dall sheep… caribou… moose… (more…)
Winter Adventure It's all about fun!
Drive your own snowmobile
Alaska Snowmobiling Snowmobile in the best possible place. The Chugach Mountains will surround you as you navigate your own snowmachine through trails, open fields of powder, beaver ponds, frozen waterfalls.
Alaska
Rafting
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Kongakut River – 10-day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge rafting safari.
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Denali Park Nenana RIver – 2-4 hour rafting trips.
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Chulitna River – 4-day denali raft adventure.
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Lake Creek – 7-day whitewater rafting and fishing adventure.
Denali Borough lies in Interior Alaska, between the Fairbanks North Star and Mat-Su Boroughs. It lies about 110 miles south of Fairbanks on the Parks Highway. 70% of the Borough is the Denali National Park, home to Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, at 20,320'.It lies at approximately 63.850000° North Latitude and -148.966667° West Longitude . The area encompasses 12,749.7 sq. miles of land and 24.9 sq. miles of water. The Borough experiences a cold, continental climate. Temperatures range from -3 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, and average annual snowfall is 49.3 inches.
