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Alaska ferry?

Question by lfinkle2136: Alaska ferry?
Im going to Alaska this summer and I want to see as mush as possible, but see it cheap… I want to spend most of my time in South Central, however, I have never been to Juneau before and would really like to go ziplining there. What is the fastest and cheapest way to get from Seward or Homer to Juneau? Ive been looking for a ferry or something but cannot find it. How much does that cost and how long is the trip?

Thanks 😀

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Answer by rick d
I would look into Grey Line.com. They do all the bus travel plus, can hook you up with other transportation such as one way cruise, sea planes etc. There is a ferry but, I do not beleive it goes to Juneau. Juneau is the capitol but, has very limited port.
Good Luck.

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Gold Rush: Alaska Stars Speak with NewsWatch Through a Satellite Media Tour About Their Hit Show on Discovery Channel

Gold Rush: Alaska Stars Speak with NewsWatch Through a Satellite Media Tour About Their Hit Show on Discovery Channel
Gold Rush: Alaska stars, Jack and Todd Hoffman, speak with NewsWatch through a Satellite Media Tour about their new hit show on the Discovery Channel. Gold Rush: Alaska, is the #1 new original show on cable, airing Friday’s at 10pm.
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Gold Rush: Alaska Stars Speak with NewsWatch Through a Satellite Media Tour About Their Hit Show on Discovery Channel
Gold Rush: Alaska stars, Jack and Todd Hoffman, speak with NewsWatch through a Satellite Media Tour about their new hit show on the Discovery Channel. Gold Rush: Alaska, is the #1 new original show on cable, airing Friday’s at 10pm. (PRWeb February 09, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8114025.htm
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Alaska Ear

Alaska Ear
Alaska politics and political hijinks
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Alaska education commissioner: Focus should be on needs
JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaska’s schools are a reflection of their communities, and “we’ve got some struggling communities,” the state’s new education commissioner said. High rates of suicide and domes…
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Alaska oil producers asked to testify at hearing
JUNEAU, Alaska – Oil and gas producers have been asked to testify next week on a proposal that would cut oil production taxes in Alaska. The proposal from Gov. Sean Parnell also includes expande…
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Alaska State Troopers shoot, wound man who fired at officers
PALMER, Alaska – Alaska State Troopers say multiple officers fired at an armed man who shot first outside a home near Palmer. Troopers took a 911 call shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday that a suici…
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Captain’s Log: Valentine’s Baked Alaska

Captain’s Log: Valentine’s Baked Alaska
WARNING WARNING: Valentine’s Day is near so get ready (this is especially for the men in my acquaintance). This cruise I revisited my Baked Alaska dish during the celebrity cookoff, but with a twist.
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How to Find Cruise Line Deals: Practical Traveler
With cruise bookings on the upswing, bargains are harder to come by this year. But it’s still possible to nab a deal, if you know what to do and act quickly.
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Q&A: How do I get from the Juneau airport to the alaska marine highway system terminal in juneau without a car?

Question by cavsarge1872: How do I get from the Juneau airport to the alaska marine highway system terminal in juneau without a car?
I am going to skagway for the summer and am trying to figure out how I get from The juneau airport to the alaska marine highway system terminal without a car.
Is there a bus or a shuttle that run between the two?

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Answer by Widget Maker
Dogsled.

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Q&A: Planning a vacation to Alaska; What are the places to visit?

Question by DragonHeart: Planning a vacation to Alaska; What are the places to visit?
I am planning to fly to Alaska, and rent an RV. I would rather visit in a leisurely manner the beautiful sceneries of alaska, and attractions. INSTEAD of regimented visits done during the Cruises(I feel they are expensive).

Any suggestions of what places to visit? What scenic routes to visit? and Glaciers, etc? Thank you.

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Answer by karen h
Got to see the Kenai Peninsula, check out Girdwood and the “Chicken House” on your way down south. Outside of Anchorage going north is Eagle River, the visitors center is nice as in very close Mirror Lake.

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How was the Alaska Gold Rush similar to and different from the California Gold Rush?

Question by Leah: How was the Alaska Gold Rush similar to and different from the California Gold Rush?
I need help with two questions about the Alaska Gold Rush. I just really really don’t understand it at all.

1. How was the Alaska Gold Rush similar to and different from the California Gold Rush?

2. What were conditions like for settlers in Alaska? How did they adapt to the new environment?

Thanks you guys so much!
That’s not all of my homework. That’s just the two questions out of 15 that I didn’t understand.
But thank you anyways.

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Answer by Alaskan*Girl
Similarities – Both Alaskan Natives and California Natives were attacked, slaughtered and pushed off of their lands by travelers.

Differences – Alaska Gold Rush was more significant because there were very few people that left with less than ,000… some even became millionaires! Also, Alaska’s gold is still being mined! In fact, my grandfather and family still run a wealthy gold mine every summer.
In California most travelers left with very little more money than they arrived with.

However I’m not going to do all your homework! Do some research you’ll appreciate American History more! Have a good day!

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Alaska Marine Highway System

Discover an adventure unlike any other when you travel on the ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway. You’ll find outstanding scenery, abundant wildlife, fascinating history and more than 30 ports of call. For more information on Alaska’s state ferries log on to FerryAlaska.com

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Alaska: Lonely Planet Travel Video

Experience Alaska with Lonely Planet author Greg Benchwick. You’ll see more than 80 straight days of 24 hours of sunlight giving you plenty of time to admire the icy white landscapes of the Arctic ocean that’s been home to the Inupiat people for thousands of years. Special note from Greg: Oops, I called the sealskin boat an ‘upiak’, but actually it’s an ‘umiak’, 24 hours of sunlight can really mess with your head! Produced by Lonely Planet TV
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World champion big wave surfers, Garrett McNamara and Kealii Mamala rode into surfing history last week when they towed into a monster tsunami created by Child’s Glacier in South-Central Alaska. The creator/producer, Ryan Casey, “disovered” the wave in 1995, while on location shooting in Alaska. Then after finishing his last film, Quest, a documentary on big wave surfing, he showed Garrett the wave… that was six months ago. So after a short scout in June, we went up in August to film this… For more information contact: info@deepwaterfilms or Ryan @ ryanmayrcasey@hotmail.com
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