Ernest Turner’s Articles | Best Local Things

Discover the Best Hiking Trails in Alaska for Your Next Adventure

Let’s give this state its due: The culture, the activities available in the summertime and the welcoming people are the big reasons why people stay in this state once they come, but there’s the...

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Explore the Top 11 Fall Activities in Alaska

Fall in Alaska is something you can't miss. The early chill ignites the quickly-turning leaves and the lowering sun gives plenty of beautiful golden sunlight. It's not difficult to capture amazing...

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Alaska Pumpkin Picking

It's decorative gourd season and everyone's flocking out into the crisp air to pick pumpkins in beautiful patches under snowy mountains.It goes that Halloween, according to the History Channel,...

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9 Best Music Venues in Alaska!

Music might not be the first thing you think of when someone mentions Alaska— perhaps the moose, the mountains and the midnight sun—but Alaska is filled with skilled and passionate people rearing...

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11 Best Restaurants in Alaska!

What makes the very best restaurants in Alaska? Is it that original frontier feel, or perfect presentation and impeccable service, with a wine list to boot? Perhaps it's the off-the-wall wackiness...

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The 9 Best Skate Parks in Alaska!

The skateboarding community is among the very strongest in Alaska. Dropping, shredding and riding some of the craziest things this side of the continental divide, these guys are serious. They’re...

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8 Best Bakeries in Alaska!

Alaskans love their sweet treats. Warm up on a cold Alaskan day with a freshly-fried doughnut. If you’re looking for something a bit more unconventional, try out some classic sweets like scones...

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9 Coolest Coffee Shops in Alaska!

Anchorage, Alaska was ranked as the second most caffeinated city in the country by NBC. With so many cold days, it’s not exactly a surprise that Alaska takes their coffee seriously. There is no...

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9 Best Museums in Alaska!

What do you think of when someone mentions Alaska? Mountains are first, and if you are a bit of a history buff, you might think of the oil industry, where the biggest export in the U.S. comes...

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14 Fun Facts About Alaska!

From rainforest to polar tundra, from grasslands to glaciers and the largest mountains in North America, Alaska will never cease to impress a hardy visitor. And through gold rushes, world war, and...

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14 Best Ice Skating Rinks in Alaska!

Right before that first big freeze and when the massive expanse of land is coated in a sheet of white is the best time to lace up the ice skates in Alaska. There are several indoor arenas in the...