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Sep 14, 2009 - Anchorage, again

The drive to Anchorage began with a climb into the mountains beside the Kenai River where the fall golds are in full swing. ... Then we drove down the other side, across creeks to the southern end of Turnagain Arm and into Anchorage. ... Overcast and drizzly when we left sea level Kenai turned into sunshine when we arrived at our destination.The drive to Anchorage began with a climb into the mountains beside the Kenai River where the fall golds are in full swing. ... Then we drove down the other side, across creeks to the southern end of Turnagain Arm and into Anchorage. ... Overcast and drizzly when we left sea level Kenai turned into sunshine when we arrived at our destination....

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Sep 4, 2009 - Drive to Anchorage, AK

Today we drove down to Anchorage. ... Traffic picked up above Wasilla and continued to get more dense the closer we got to Anchorage. ... Fairbanks is the largest city in the north, but nothing compared to Anchorage in the south. ... We drove through city streets at rush hour and were herded into the Golden Nugget RV Park in Anchorage. ...

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Aug 31, 2009 - Alaska Cruise Day 1

Alaska Cruise August 8-15, 2009 Day 1 Lacey to Anchorage to Whittier At 6:45 AM our friends Bill & Marlene pulled into our driveway. ... Three and a half hours later landed in Anchorage. ... On final approach to landing, we had a pretty clear view of the Alaska Range to the north.Alaska Cruise August 8-15, 2009 Day 1 Lacey to Anchorage to Whittier At 6:45 AM our friends Bill & Marlene pulled into our driveway. ... Three and a half hours later landed in Anchorage. ... On final approach to landing, we had a pretty clear view of the Alaska Range to the north....

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Aug 27, 2009 - Week 14; Anchorage is impressive

Tuesday, August 25: A day off from bike riding to tour Denali National Park. After breakfast, we made plans for future stops, and our first priority is servicing the bikes in Anchorage on Thursday. ... We have no idea where we will sleep, but at least the bikes will be properly cared for.Tuesday, August 25: A day off from bike riding to tour Denali National Park. After breakfast, we made plans for future stops, and our first priority is servicing the bikes in Anchorage on Thursday. ... We have no idea where we will sleep, but at least the bikes will be properly cared for....

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Aug 27, 2009 - Anchorage

Then we rode the 240 miles to Anchorage. ... The Anchorage Tourism & Info Office was right there so we got booklets for Seward and Homer. ... Thursday 8/27 Down day in Anchorage. ...

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Aug 21, 2009 - Anchorage AK (from Seward), 6am - 8pm

Friday, 8-21-09 - Seward AK (Anchorage) After our few hours in Anchorage, we took the Alaska Railroad domed passenger train back to Seward for a 4 hour BEAUTIFUL ride through some of the most gorgeous landscapes I've ever seen. ... I had heard that this train ride was one of THE best in all of Alaska.Friday, 8-21-09 - Seward AK (Anchorage) After our few hours in Anchorage, we took the Alaska Railroad domed passenger train back to Seward for a 4 hour BEAUTIFUL ride through some of the most gorgeous landscapes I've ever seen. ... I had heard that this train ride was one of THE best in all of Alaska....

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Aug 18, 2009 - Anchorage AK

We arrived in Anchorage after a long travel day from Homer. ... Once we arrived in Anchorage, we were cut loose for our own adventures. ... We went horseback riding in the mountains on the eastside of Anchorage. ...

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Aug 17, 2009 - Anchorage, Alaska

We were fortunate to get a RV site at Elmendorf Air Force Base outside of Anchorage, because this is another FamCamp that does not accept advance reservations. ... I then took us to see the Lipizzaner Stallions at the Anchorage Sports Arena – I knew she would love to see these horses and I was right. ... To watch them dance in actual time with the music was something to see.We were fortunate to get a RV site at Elmendorf Air Force Base outside of Anchorage, because this is another FamCamp that does not accept advance reservations. ... I then took us to see the Lipizzaner Stallions at the Anchorage Sports Arena – I knew she would love to see these horses and I was right. ... To watch them dance in actual time with the music was something to see....

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Aug 15, 2009 - Anchorage

We arrive Anchorage on the 13th, touring the city, doing laundry, shopping, sightseeing, and eating. ... It has been raining since we arrived.We arrive Anchorage on the 13th, touring the city, doing laundry, shopping, sightseeing, and eating. ... It has been raining since we arrived....

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Aug 15, 2009 - Alaska Native Heritage Center

This morning we drove back to Anchorage, reluctantly leaving the Kenai peninsula behind. ... In the afternoon, Carol and Janet went to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, while the guys puttered around and did some shopping.This morning we drove back to Anchorage, reluctantly leaving the Kenai peninsula behind. ... In the afternoon, Carol and Janet went to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, while the guys puttered around and did some shopping....

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Aug 13, 2009 - On the road again

Bob had an MRI done 8/3 at Alaska Regional ER in Anchorage and they found bulging discs are the cause of the pain. ... We have had a busy day but left Anchorage late this afternoon and will travel each day only as long as Bob can stand it. ... In our travels back and forth to Anchorage, we spotted Mt Mckinley again, the whole range this time. ... Schools opened today in Anchorage. ...

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Aug 11, 2009 - Anchorage AK

We left for Anchorage…all 244 miles. ... McKinley! What a beautiful mountain!! We were only in Anchorage for one night. ... The group grilled out hamburgers, hot dogs and brats as a caravan provided meal.We left for Anchorage…all 244 miles. ... McKinley! What a beautiful mountain!! We were only in Anchorage for one night. ... The group grilled out hamburgers, hot dogs and brats as a caravan provided meal....

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