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Inside Background
Culture 
The largest state in the union is more than just snow, ice and polar bears! It...
Last edited: November 24, 2006
History 
America’s largest state was the 49th to join the union. It was actually...
Last edited: July 09, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Jack London’s 1903 classic “The Call of the Wild” was one of the first literary...
Last edited: July 10, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Statewide Visitor Contacts within Alaska The Alaska Travel Industry Association...
Last edited: August 22, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Alaska - the Last Frontier! When is the best time to journey to Alaska??  I am...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
Alaska Car Bingo Game 
Alaska Car Bingo - to help pass the time on the long drive from Anchorage to...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Denali Day Hikes 
Denali is organized to preserve the wilderness, so they spread the population...
Last edited: June 18, 2007
Denali Shuttle Buses versus Tour Buses 
One question I see continuously in these forums is the difference between the...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
How to pack for your Alaskan vacation. 
This question frequently arises on the forum, so here's a permanent page.  Do...
Last edited: July 22, 2008
Photo Gallery 
Here are a few links to some pictures of Alaska. Images of Alaska Denali...
Last edited: August 22, 2007
Tips for Food and Dining 
This topic is often asked about on the forum. It's best to know ahead and be...
Last edited: September 15, 2006
Whalewatching in Alaska 
Whalewatching is one of the most popular tourist activities in Alaska. Well, at...
Last edited: May 28, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Anan Creek Bear Observatory 
Anan Creek Bear Observatory is a premiere bear viewing site located in...
Last edited: April 20, 2007
Hatcher Pass 
Hatcher Pass, a beautiful wilderness located in the Talkeetna Mountains, allows...
Last edited: August 04, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Great Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: September 02, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: September 13, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 10, 2007
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