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Alaska Family Vacations
Alaska family vacations in the winter can be a rewarding experience for all. Bundle up and enjoy the natural beauty and adventure of Alaska. Alaska is one of the best places to see the incredible “Northern Lights”, the Aurora Borealis. This natural phenomena paints the night sky with drifting bands of light in an endless variety of colors and designs. The best time of year for this Alaska vacation idea is March through October. Include this in your Alaska family vacations for something you will remember for a lifetime. An excellent place to view the Northern Lights is The Chena Hot Springs Resort near Fairbanks. You will be surrounded by pristine wilderness as you relax in the “Healing Waters” of the hot springs. Many visitors over the years claim the mineral waters can heal all manner of afflictions but you be the judge. At the very least you will have a pleasurable experience. Besides the springs and the Aurora Borealis there is a whole host of other outdoor activities available. Denali National Park really shows off the splendor of Alaska. A great way to enjoy it as part of your Alaska family vacations is by train on the Midnight Sun Express. Princess Tours offers this fantastic trip along the historic route of the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Fairbanks, through the Denali area. You can customize the trip to your needs and stay in their wonderful riverside lodges. Another good way to enjoy your family vacation in Alaska is on a Cruise . April through December is the best time. There are many Alaska cruise lines to choose from but a good example is Cruise Alaska. The whole family can enjoy the glacial splendor of the Alaskan Inside Passage. View wildlife such as humpback whales, sea lions, brown bears and eagles. There’s gold fever at the El Dorado Gold Mine! Panning for gold is a fun vacation idea. Everyone finds gold! Then go to the Cook Shack where you can have a piece of jewelry made from your gold find. Ride the Tanana Valley Railroad into the gold fields. It will take you through a permafrost tunnel where you can see the rock and mineral formations that contain gold along with 30,000 year old prehistoric bones. Take a walking tour of the mining camp. Talk with actual Alaska gold miners to learn about the history and current gold mining techniques. For fun Alaska vacation ideas how about a stay at the Aurora-Express Bed and Breakfast in Fairbanks, Alaska. This unique vacation spot is made out of authentic Alaska Railroad cars which have been renovated to historical periods. They are parked on 16 acres of wooded mountain land providing you with panaoramic views of the Tanana River, the Alaskan Mountain Range and the City of Fairbanks. These are all actual train cars that have been refurbished to provide a comfortable, cozy and unique place to enjoy the the beautiful Aslakan countryside. A very popular cultural attraction in Anchorage, Alaska is the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Here you can learn all about the Native traditions and customs from the past as well as the present day. Workshops and demonstrations provide a hands-on learning experience. Other fun ways to participate is to learn the traditional Native dances. You can also join in the performance of ancient Native ceremonys. Play Native games and learn how to survive in the the Alaskan wilderness. The center and museum are located on a lake and contains five traditional villages with guided tours. I hope this gives you a little taste of what you could expect if you plan Alaska family vacations this year. Happy vacationing! Alaska Family Adventure Vacations Return from Alaska Family Vacations to West Coast US Vacation Ideas Return from Alaska Family Vacations to 1001 Vacation Ideas
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