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In this November Alaska Travel News Bulletin you will find:
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1. All about dog sledding in Alaska’s Golden Heart City
 With a longstanding dog mushing history, it is no wonder Fairbanks has become a dog-mushing mecca. The new Bouchard’s International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum, located in downtown Fairbanks, represents mushing’s past and present with more than 1,000 items, such as a wide variety of sleds, mushing artifacts and educational materials. Museumgoers will learn the history of Alaska’s official state sport and have a chance to see memorabilia from former Iditarod champions as well as Alaska Native artwork. Visitors to the Golden Heart City can test their own skills and experience what it takes to lead a dog team with sled dog rides and tours from more than 10 different kennels in the Fairbanks area. There are various tours offered ranging from hour-long excursions to multi-day trips. Travelers to Fairbanks can also experience the thrill of a sled dog race in person. Fairbanks is the starting point for the 2016 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, a challenging 1,000-mile race from Fairbanks to Whitehorse, Yukon. On Feb. 6, 2016, mushers will embark on the annual 10-16 day journey beginning on the frozen Chena River. Teams will wind their way through difficult terrain in winter temperatures, following the historic gold rush and mail delivery routes from Alaska’s early days. For more information on visiting Fairbanks and tours within the area, visit www.explorefairbanks.com. Photo credit: Jade Frank
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2. New zipline tour coming to Denali National Park & Preserve
 The newest member of the Denali Park Adventures family, Denali Park Zipline, will open to the public in summer 2016 near the entrance to Denali National Park & Preserve. Visitors will be able to take full advantage of the newly constructed zipline course, which features a total of eight zips, six suspension bridges and a half-mile of lines. The three-hour tour offers challenges for the more adventurous travelers, but is also a great place to start for any members of the group who haven’t been ziplining before. Knowledgeable guides take guests through the course, which highlights the breathtaking forest and tundra of the Denali park entrance area. The excursion costs $139 for adults and $99 for children.
While Denali Park Zipline is new for 2016, Denali Park Adventures has been operating two adventure businesses in the area for several years, Denali ATV Adventures and Denali Jeep Excursions. Travelers have the option to combine tour packages for action-packed days full of family fun. Whether cruising along trails on an ATV, taking in sights of wildlife in a jeep on the Denali Highway or soaring above it all by zipline, Denali Park Adventures has something for every level of adventurer.
Photo credit: Denali Park Zipline
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3. Juneau Food Tours expands its winter offerings
 The food scene in Alaska’s capital city continues to thrive. After a successful summer season, Juneau Food Tours is expanding its offerings to accommodate winter travelers. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a prohibition-themed, 3-hour tour complete with local Juneau fare and craft cocktails, all paired with the intriguing history of Alaska and the United States during the Prohibition Era. Juneau Food Tours will take guests back in time while visiting V’s Cellar Door, SALT and the Baranof Hotel Bubble Room for three courses including personal fondue pots paired with flight of shrub cocktails and classic vanilla bean crème brulee paired with Baranof’s Russian Warmer. History buffs wanting the full experience can even adorn a costume for the occasion at a discounted rate. Additional items for purchase include: transportation, flowers and special occasion items such as sparkling wine. A food blogger and writer since 2010, Kelly “Midgi†Moore started Juneau Food Tours as a way to share her passion for Alaska’s food, culture and history. For more information on rates, dates and bookings, visit www.juneaufoodtours.com.
Media Contacts:
Contact: Kelly “Midgi†Moore
Email: info@juneaufoodtours.com
Phone: (907) 723-8478
Facebook: Juneau Food Tours
Twitter: @JuneauFoodTours
URL: www.juneaufoodtours.com
Contact: Christy Ciambor, Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
Email: Christy.Ciambor@traveljuneau.com
Phone: (907) 586-1762
Facebook: Travel Juneau
Twitter: @traveljuneau
URL: www.traveljuneau.com
Photo credit: Juneau Food Tours
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4. Experiencing Southeast Alaska with Adventure Flow
 Adventure Flow, a new tour operator in Juneau, is currently accepting bookings for several upcoming exclusive sailing trips. “A Muir Alaskan Adventure†will follow in the footsteps of the famous naturalist, John Muir, as guests cruise Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve for six days. Following Muir’s zeal for adventure and education, passengers can choose activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, paddling and geological and photography excursions. For those looking to extend their time in the beautiful Inside Passage, Adventure Flow offers a nine-day tour on a private sailboat with a wide array of adventures including: soaking in the Chichagof Island hot springs, conducting ecological research, strolling through quaint fishing towns and immersing in mining history. The three-day trip to Tracy Arm Fjord winds passengers through the gentle waters to some of the most dynamic glaciers in Alaska, including the twin Sawyer glaciers. Passengers should keep their eyes peeled for seals, sea lions, whales and mountain goats on the nearby granite cliffs. For those looking for a private, completely customizable excursion, book the entire boat and let Adventure Flow do the rest. The S/V Arcturus can accommodate up to six passengers with all-inclusive, home-cooked meals and professional photo guides to capture it all along the way. For guests looking for single-day excursions, Adventure Flow also offers guided hikes and running and walking tours that explore the surrounding areas of Juneau during the summer and historical walking tours of town in the winter. For more information, visit www.adventureflow.us.
Photo credit: Adventure Flow
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