ALASKA HAPPENIN'S - September 2010
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS
INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER
WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT
THEM. THANK YOU
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The Access Conference will be held September 27-30, 2010 in Anchorage. This conference will address access and universal
design issues in Alaska, and how to apply the latest standards for visitable housing, usable websites, educational access,
outdoor recreation and accessible buildings and facilities.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/alaska/community_life
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Experience Alaska Native culture firsthand in Anchorage
Alaska Natives make up about 16 percent of Alaska's total population, including more than 200 rural communities separated by
vast distance and unique geographical regions. Visitors to Alaska can experience the state's unique Alaska Native culture
through crafts, festivals, museums and music. Located in Anchorage, the Alaska Native Heritage Center provides a cultural and
educational institution for Alaskans and visitors. Programs in both academic and informal settings, including workshops,
demonstrations and guided tours, are available
Alaska Bald Eagle Festival takes flight
The Inside Passage community of Haines offers a perfect sampling of all things Alaska – history, scenic beauty, arts, culture,
wildlife and lifestyle. Located on the shores of America's longest fjord, Lynn Canal, and surrounded by glacier-covered
mountains, Haines has unlimited opportunities for recreation – from biking, hiking and skiing to a variety of excursions on local
rivers and lakes. One of the most notable traits of this coastal town is the striking number of resident bald eagles. Year round,
Haines is home to about 300 bald eagles and each fall the largest gathering of bald eagles occurs when around 3,500 of the birds
gather in Haines during the aptly named Alaska Bald Eagle Festival.
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Program Description
This program supports employment and training activities for Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian individuals to
develop their academic, occupational and literacy skills, make them more competitive in the workforce, and promote the
economic and social development of their communities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be unemployed or about to be unemployed and you or a family member must
be a member of a Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village; or you must be a Native Hawaiian, Pacific
Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native who is unemployed due to general declining economic conditions that make it
unlikely for you to return to your previous employer.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Regional or Local Office: Persons are encouraged to contact the Homeownership Center serving their State, or the nearest local
HUD Office. See Catalog Address Appendix IV for a list of offices.
http://www.doleta.gov/DINAP/
To access a local directory of Indian and Native American Programs and find a program in your State, visit:
http://www.doleta.gov/dinap/directory/dinap.cfm
For more information, you may call a toll-free help line:
1-866-487-2365
People who are hearing impaired may call this toll-free number:
1-800-325-0778
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/
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Program Description
The Alaska Food Stamp Program provides food benefits to low income households. The Federal government funds 100% of the
food stamp benefit. The State pays half the costs of operating the Food Stamp Program in Alaska. The Division of Public
Assistance issues food stamp benefits via the Alaska Quest card. The amount a household receives each month depends on the
household's countable income and size of the household. Eligible households use the food stamp benefits to buy food products
from authorized stores statewide.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings
and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person
with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of
less than $16,608 if one person lives in the household; $22,260 if two people live in the household; $27,912 if three people live in
the household; $33,576 if four people live in the household; $39,228 if five people live in the household; $44,880 if six people live in
the household; $50,532 if seven people live in the household; or $56,196 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
You can apply for Food Stamps at your local Public Assistance office. To locate a Public Assistance office near your home, click
on the following link:
http://health.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/features/org/dpado.html
You can also download a printable application for Public Assistance programs and services. Click below to download:
http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/e-forms/pdf/gen50b-packet.pdf
For more information on the Food Stamps program, contact the Public Assistance office at:
907-465-3325
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
The Alaska School Breakfast and Lunch Program is available to public and private nonprofit schools and residential child care
institutions serving children of high school age and younger. Residential childcare institutions must be licensed and operated
principally for the care of children. They include homes for the physically, mentally or emotionally impaired, group homes,
temporary shelters, orphanages, and juvenile detention centers.
Alaska's Child Nutrition Programs serve approximately 50,000 lunches daily at 571 locations statewide through the Child Care
Feeding Program and the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Meals served to all children are reimbursed based on
student's household eligibility (free, reduced price and paid meals).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska, and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $33,689 if two people live in the household; $42,347 if three people live in the
household; $51,005 if four people live in the household; $59,663 if five people live in the household; $68,321 if six people live in the
household; $76,979 if seven people live in the household; and $85,637 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $8,658 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/Alaskan_Schools/Public/
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit the Alaska Department of Education & Early Child Development at:
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/cns/NSLP.html
You may also call the state's Child Nutrition Programs office at 907.465.8708.
Managing Agency
Department of Education & Early Development (AK)
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
Denali KidCare is a new Alaska program to ensure that children and teens of both working and non-working families can have the
health insurance they need. Denali KidCare provides excellent health insurance coverage for Alaska children and teens through
age 18, and for pregnant women who meet income guidelines.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Alaska, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver
with a children under the age of 19 or be pregnant, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen,
legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $31,872 if two
people live in the household; $40,068 if three people live in the household; $48,252 if four people live in the household; $56,448 if
five people live in the household; $64,632 if six people live in the household; $72,828 if seven people live in the household; $81,012
if eight people live in the household; and $89,208 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add
$8,196 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage.
Please see this state's program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For an application and instructions, please visit:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dhcs/DenaliKidCare/application_dkc.htm
Program Contact Information
For more information on this program, please visit:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dhcs/DenaliKidCare/default.htm
E-mail inquiries can be sent to:
Denali_Kid_Care@health.state.ak.us
Or you may call us toll free at:
888-318-8890
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay
healthy. Nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods and assistance with access to health care are provided to low-
income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC. Our Alaska
WIC mission statement is: "To support Alaskan Families in making nutrition decisions for life-long health and well-being".
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
See the Alaska WIC website for detailed application information:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/nutri/WIC/Participants/WICHowT...
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Alaska WIC, please visit the Alaska Office of Children's Services at:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/nutri/WIC/default.htm
You can also call the Family Nutrition Services section at:
907-465-3100
Or if you have questions about the WIC program send an e-mail to:
wic@health.state.ak.us
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) is available to children of all schools or nonprofit child care institutions which do not participate
in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP),
or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This includes nonprofit day care centers, summer camps, settlement houses and
homeless shelters. An eligible shelter's primary purpose must be to provide shelter and a minimum of one regularly scheduled
meal service per day to homeless families. The shelter cannot be a residential child care institution.
The SMP is also available to students attending a split-session kindergarten or pre-primary students in a school that participates
in the NSL or SBP, if those students do not have access to the lunch or breakfast programs.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk
to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Arizona, your
household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live
in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people
live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http:// www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.ade.az.gov/health-safety/cnp/milk/
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.ade.state.az.us/
Or you can call the Child Nutrition Programs office toll-free at:
800-352-4558
Managing Agency
Arizona
http://www.az.gov
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers)
promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and
social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in
administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.
Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska, you must be a parent or primary
caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not
exceed $13,530 if one person lives in the household; $18,210 if two people live in the household; $22,890 if three people live in the
household; $27,570 if four people live in the household; $32,250 if five people live in the household; $36,930 if six people live in the
household; $41,610 if seven people live in the household; $46,290 if eight people live in the household; and $50,970 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,680 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing
pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other
qualifications may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
Call the Alaska Head Start-State Collaboration Office at:
907-465-4862
Or send an e-mail to:
akheadstart@gmail.com
For more information, visit:
http://www.akheadstart.org/
Managing Agency
Department of Education & Early Development (AK)
http://www.state.ak.us
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The Alaska Weatherization Assistance Program is the nation's largest residential energy efficiency program. Its mission is to
insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high
residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those
persons least able to afford higher utility costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $24,354 if one person lives in the household; $31,847 if two people live in the household; $39,341 if three
people live in the household; $46,834 if four people live in the household; $54,328 if five people live in the household; $61,821 if six
people live in the household; $63,226 if seven people live in the household; and $64,631 if more than seven people live in the
household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Individuals applying for the program should contact the program provider for their area listed here: http://www.ahfc.state.ak.
us/grants/weatherization.cfm
Or you may call 1-877-325-2508 (statewide except Anchorage); in Anchorage, call 330-8300.
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/energy/weatherization_rebates.cfm
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
The Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) provides cash assistance and work services to low-income families with
children to help them with basic needs while they work toward becoming self-sufficient. This program is provided under the
Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant.
ATAP changed the traditional focus of the state's public assistance program for needy families to an employment-focused
program from an entitlement under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program. Temporary Assistance stresses
family self-sufficiency through employment.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Alaska, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19
years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, fill out the following application:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/forms/gen50b-packet.pdf
Then, call your local Public Assistance District Office to schedule an interview:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/features/org/dpado.htm
Don't forget to bring your completed application with you to your interview!
Program Contact Information
For additional information on this program, click here:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/atap/
For general questions, the Public Assistance main office can be reached by dialing:
907-465-3347
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Alaska’s national parks now available on iTunes
Now travelers can get a flavor of Alaska’s national parks without leaving home. Thanks to a series of video podcasts available on
iTunes and local National Park Service Web sites, viewers can catch a glimpse of what three of Alaska’s most popular national
parks have to offer. By searching for the parks in the iTunes podcast store, visitors can learn about dinosaurs (and more modern
residents) of Denali National Park, gain an in-depth look at science and research at Kenai Fjords National Park and watch bears in
Katmai National Park. The video podcasts began airing on iTunes last fall, and the newest videos premiered in October 2008. Both
the iTunes and nps.gov podcasts are available free of charge. Click HERE to learn more about Alaska’s national parks.
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Program Description
The purpose of the program is to fund other programs that meet the unique and specialized needs of eligible Native American
students in a wide range of areas.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a parent or primary caregiver of a child(ren) over the age of two years but
less than 19 years of age. To qualify you must also be a Native American/American Indian and you or a family member must be
enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Office of Tribal Services, Human Services
Chet Eagleman
Bureau of Indian Affairs
MS 4660 MIB
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
202-513-7622
http://www.doi.gov/bia/
Telephone:
202-219-1127
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of the Interior
http://www.doi.gov
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Program Description
The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for basic needs of needy eligible Native Americans and Alaskan
Natives who are not eligible for other Federal, state, or local services, and who reside on or near reservations.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a Native American/American Indian and you or a family member must be
enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Office of Tribal Services, Human Services
Chet Eagleman
Bureau of Indian Affairs
MS 4660 MIB
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
202-513-7622
http://www.doi.gov/bia/
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of the Interior
http://www.doi.gov
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http://www.akrr.com/arrc8.html
First-Class Rail Experience!
This summer, the Alaska Railroad will welcome two new glass-domed luxury rail cars, expanding on the extraordinarily popular
GoldStar service unveiled in 2005. These double-deck railcars will expand the first class service from the Denali Star route
(which runs from Anchorage through Denali National Park to Fairbanks) to the Coastal Classic train, which runs south from
Anchorage to Seward. Riding the Alaska Railroad is one of the most relaxing ways to take in the grandeur of Alaska's landscape,
and these new cars only add to that experience. A private outdoor viewing deck gives GoldStar guests immediate access to the
outdoors for spotting wildlife or photographing calving glaciers; a confirmed seat in the domed car offers guests nonstop access
to a full panorama of the Alaska landscape. Other benefits include priority check-in and boarding; complimentary non-alcoholic
beverages served at your seat; and priority seating in the dining car. Enhance the GoldStar experience by booking one of the
many tours offered through the Alaska Railroad.
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Juneau's Top Five Adventures GO TO
Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
101 Egan Drive
Juneau, Alaska 99801
(888) 581-2201, Toll Free
(907) 586-2201, Tel.
(907) 586-6304, Fax
Email: info@traveljuneau.com
Website: www.traveljuneau.com
Juneau has the most easily accessible glaciers anywhere in Alaska. Thirty-eight glaciers flow down from the 1,500 sq. mile
Juneau Icefield that lies atop the mountains above the city. Visit the famous Mendenhall Glacier, a short 10 minute drive from the
airport; take an exhilarating helicopter ride for a trekking or dogsledding experience; enjoy a day cruise to incredible Tracy Arm
Fjord; or hop a quick flight to world renowned Glacier Bay National Park.
Juneau is one of the best whalewatching spots in the world. Over 600 humpbacks make their home here during the summer
months, along with a host of other exciting marine life. Many whalewatching companies guarantee a whale sighting or your
money back!
Juneau is located along the legendary Inside Passage, a maze of mountainous islands within the lush rainforests of the Tongass
National Forest — the largest national forest in the US. Some of the best kayaking, hiking, diving and camping in the world are
available in or near Juneau. You can spend hours soaking up the breathtaking view from your beachside picnic table!
Juneau offers incredible saltwater and flyfishing experiences for all five species of salmon, Pacific Halibut, Cutthroat and Dolly
Varden trout. You can charter half- or full-day fishing trips with a professional or rent a skiff or boat for a do-it-yourself adventure.
Juneau was in the gold mining business long before the famous Klondike Gold Rush. In fact, Juneau had the highest producing
hard rock mine in the world until 1944. Reminders of the early gold economy are still found in our turn of the century architecture
and mining ruins. Juneau's Native Tlingit and Haida people add to the cultural fabric of the community through history, art, dance
and storytelling.
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Midnight golf?
Alaskans try to squeeze tons of recreation into just a few months of prime summer weather. Couple that with the long days
described above and you've got a recipe for golf at midnight. Alaska is home to several quality golf courses, and most of them
offer late-night tee times during the summer months. Nothing illustrates the novelty of Alaska's never-ending summer days quite
like starting out at the first hole at 1 a.m. Alaska golfing locales include Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna
Valley, Soldotna, Kenai and Wrangell. Click Here to learn more about golfing in Alaska.
Driving the Haul Road
With all that extra daylight, you may be inspired to launch what could be considered the most adventurous road trip in the United
States. Heading north out of Fairbanks, the Dalton Highway (also known as the 'Haul Road') leads from the state's Interior region
all the way to the coast of the Arctic Ocean. A full 500 miles from Fairbanks, your ultimate destination is Deadhorse, one of the
northernmost communities in the United States. Along the way you'll pass through the Brooks Range, the northernmost mountain
range in the country, cross the Arctic Circle, pass over the Yukon River, and have the opportunity to view tons of wild game and
birds. Perhaps most impressive is the possibility of seeing the migration of thousands of caribou as they make their way across
the arctic tundra. The scenery is stunning, but traffic is incredibly light, and since the road is gravel most of the way, travelers are
advised to carry spare tires and other emergency gear. Most car rental agencies in Alaska do not allow renters to take cars on
the Dalton Highway, but a few options for seeing this rugged, remote part of the state are available. You can rent a vehicle in
Fairbanks specially designated and prepared for traveling the highway. To learn more, contact the Fairbanks Convention and
Visitors Bureau. You can also arrange a tour of the area 'by land, air or a combination of the two' through tour companies based
in Fairbanks and Anchorage. To learn more about tour options in the Far North, Click Here.
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http://www.akrr.com/arrc8.html
First-Class Rail Experience!
This summer, the Alaska Railroad will welcome two new glass-domed luxury rail cars, expanding on the extraordinarily popular
GoldStar service unveiled in 2005. These double-deck railcars will expand the first class service from the Denali Star route
(which runs from Anchorage through Denali National Park to Fairbanks) to the Coastal Classic train, which runs south from
Anchorage to Seward. Riding the Alaska Railroad is one of the most relaxing ways to take in the grandeur of Alaska's landscape,
and these new cars only add to that experience. A private outdoor viewing deck gives GoldStar guests immediate access to the
outdoors for spotting wildlife or photographing calving glaciers; a confirmed seat in the domed car offers guests nonstop access
to a full panorama of the Alaska landscape. Other benefits include priority check-in and boarding; complimentary non-alcoholic
beverages served at your seat; and priority seating in the dining car. Enhance the GoldStar experience by booking one of the
many tours offered through the Alaska Railroad.
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Juneau's Top Five Adventures GO TO
Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
101 Egan Drive
Juneau, Alaska 99801
(888) 581-2201, Toll Free
(907) 586-2201, Tel.
(907) 586-6304, Fax
Email: info@traveljuneau.com
Website: www.traveljuneau.com
Juneau has the most easily accessible glaciers anywhere in Alaska. Thirty-eight glaciers flow down from the 1,500 sq. mile
Juneau Icefield that lies atop the mountains above the city. Visit the famous Mendenhall Glacier, a short 10 minute drive from the
airport; take an exhilarating helicopter ride for a trekking or dogsledding experience; enjoy a day cruise to incredible Tracy Arm
Fjord; or hop a quick flight to world renowned Glacier Bay National Park.
Juneau is one of the best whalewatching spots in the world. Over 600 humpbacks make their home here during the summer
months, along with a host of other exciting marine life. Many whalewatching companies guarantee a whale sighting or your
money back!
Juneau is located along the legendary Inside Passage, a maze of mountainous islands within the lush rainforests of the Tongass
National Forest — the largest national forest in the US. Some of the best kayaking, hiking, diving and camping in the world are
available in or near Juneau. You can spend hours soaking up the breathtaking view from your beachside picnic table!
Juneau offers incredible saltwater and flyfishing experiences for all five species of salmon, Pacific Halibut, Cutthroat and Dolly
Varden trout. You can charter half- or full-day fishing trips with a professional or rent a skiff or boat for a do-it-yourself adventure.
Juneau was in the gold mining business long before the famous Klondike Gold Rush. In fact, Juneau had the highest producing
hard rock mine in the world until 1944. Reminders of the early gold economy are still found in our turn of the century architecture
and mining ruins. Juneau's Native Tlingit and Haida people add to the cultural fabric of the community through history, art, dance
and storytelling.
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REMEMBER NO MATTER WHAT TOWN, CITY, COUNTY OR STATE SEND US YOUR UPCOMING EVENT
INFORMATION TO BE APPLIED TO YOUR STATE'S PAGE!
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS:
MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS,
FLEA MARKETS, CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, FILM FESTIVALS,
FIRST TIME HOME PURCHASER SEMINARS, STATE FAIRS....EVEYTHING!!!!
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL: homelesstoindependence@yahoo.com
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS
INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER
WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT
THEM. THANK YOU
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The Access Conference will be held September 27-30, 2010 in Anchorage. This conference will address access and universal
design issues in Alaska, and how to apply the latest standards for visitable housing, usable websites, educational access,
outdoor recreation and accessible buildings and facilities.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/alaska/community_life
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Experience Alaska Native culture firsthand in Anchorage
Alaska Natives make up about 16 percent of Alaska's total population, including more than 200 rural communities separated by
vast distance and unique geographical regions. Visitors to Alaska can experience the state's unique Alaska Native culture
through crafts, festivals, museums and music. Located in Anchorage, the Alaska Native Heritage Center provides a cultural and
educational institution for Alaskans and visitors. Programs in both academic and informal settings, including workshops,
demonstrations and guided tours, are available
Alaska Bald Eagle Festival takes flight
The Inside Passage community of Haines offers a perfect sampling of all things Alaska – history, scenic beauty, arts, culture,
wildlife and lifestyle. Located on the shores of America's longest fjord, Lynn Canal, and surrounded by glacier-covered
mountains, Haines has unlimited opportunities for recreation – from biking, hiking and skiing to a variety of excursions on local
rivers and lakes. One of the most notable traits of this coastal town is the striking number of resident bald eagles. Year round,
Haines is home to about 300 bald eagles and each fall the largest gathering of bald eagles occurs when around 3,500 of the birds
gather in Haines during the aptly named Alaska Bald Eagle Festival.
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Program Description
This program supports employment and training activities for Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian individuals to
develop their academic, occupational and literacy skills, make them more competitive in the workforce, and promote the
economic and social development of their communities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be unemployed or about to be unemployed and you or a family member must
be a member of a Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village; or you must be a Native Hawaiian, Pacific
Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native who is unemployed due to general declining economic conditions that make it
unlikely for you to return to your previous employer.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Regional or Local Office: Persons are encouraged to contact the Homeownership Center serving their State, or the nearest local
HUD Office. See Catalog Address Appendix IV for a list of offices.
http://www.doleta.gov/DINAP/
To access a local directory of Indian and Native American Programs and find a program in your State, visit:
http://www.doleta.gov/dinap/directory/dinap.cfm
For more information, you may call a toll-free help line:
1-866-487-2365
People who are hearing impaired may call this toll-free number:
1-800-325-0778
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/
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Program Description
The Alaska Food Stamp Program provides food benefits to low income households. The Federal government funds 100% of the
food stamp benefit. The State pays half the costs of operating the Food Stamp Program in Alaska. The Division of Public
Assistance issues food stamp benefits via the Alaska Quest card. The amount a household receives each month depends on the
household's countable income and size of the household. Eligible households use the food stamp benefits to buy food products
from authorized stores statewide.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings
and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person
with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of
less than $16,608 if one person lives in the household; $22,260 if two people live in the household; $27,912 if three people live in
the household; $33,576 if four people live in the household; $39,228 if five people live in the household; $44,880 if six people live in
the household; $50,532 if seven people live in the household; or $56,196 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
You can apply for Food Stamps at your local Public Assistance office. To locate a Public Assistance office near your home, click
on the following link:
http://health.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/features/org/dpado.html
You can also download a printable application for Public Assistance programs and services. Click below to download:
http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/e-forms/pdf/gen50b-packet.pdf
For more information on the Food Stamps program, contact the Public Assistance office at:
907-465-3325
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
The Alaska School Breakfast and Lunch Program is available to public and private nonprofit schools and residential child care
institutions serving children of high school age and younger. Residential childcare institutions must be licensed and operated
principally for the care of children. They include homes for the physically, mentally or emotionally impaired, group homes,
temporary shelters, orphanages, and juvenile detention centers.
Alaska's Child Nutrition Programs serve approximately 50,000 lunches daily at 571 locations statewide through the Child Care
Feeding Program and the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Meals served to all children are reimbursed based on
student's household eligibility (free, reduced price and paid meals).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska, and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $33,689 if two people live in the household; $42,347 if three people live in the
household; $51,005 if four people live in the household; $59,663 if five people live in the household; $68,321 if six people live in the
household; $76,979 if seven people live in the household; and $85,637 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $8,658 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/Alaskan_Schools/Public/
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit the Alaska Department of Education & Early Child Development at:
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/cns/NSLP.html
You may also call the state's Child Nutrition Programs office at 907.465.8708.
Managing Agency
Department of Education & Early Development (AK)
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
Denali KidCare is a new Alaska program to ensure that children and teens of both working and non-working families can have the
health insurance they need. Denali KidCare provides excellent health insurance coverage for Alaska children and teens through
age 18, and for pregnant women who meet income guidelines.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Alaska, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver
with a children under the age of 19 or be pregnant, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen,
legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $31,872 if two
people live in the household; $40,068 if three people live in the household; $48,252 if four people live in the household; $56,448 if
five people live in the household; $64,632 if six people live in the household; $72,828 if seven people live in the household; $81,012
if eight people live in the household; and $89,208 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add
$8,196 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage.
Please see this state's program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For an application and instructions, please visit:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dhcs/DenaliKidCare/application_dkc.htm
Program Contact Information
For more information on this program, please visit:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dhcs/DenaliKidCare/default.htm
E-mail inquiries can be sent to:
Denali_Kid_Care@health.state.ak.us
Or you may call us toll free at:
888-318-8890
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay
healthy. Nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods and assistance with access to health care are provided to low-
income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC. Our Alaska
WIC mission statement is: "To support Alaskan Families in making nutrition decisions for life-long health and well-being".
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
See the Alaska WIC website for detailed application information:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/nutri/WIC/Participants/WICHowT...
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Alaska WIC, please visit the Alaska Office of Children's Services at:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/nutri/WIC/default.htm
You can also call the Family Nutrition Services section at:
907-465-3100
Or if you have questions about the WIC program send an e-mail to:
wic@health.state.ak.us
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) is available to children of all schools or nonprofit child care institutions which do not participate
in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP),
or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This includes nonprofit day care centers, summer camps, settlement houses and
homeless shelters. An eligible shelter's primary purpose must be to provide shelter and a minimum of one regularly scheduled
meal service per day to homeless families. The shelter cannot be a residential child care institution.
The SMP is also available to students attending a split-session kindergarten or pre-primary students in a school that participates
in the NSL or SBP, if those students do not have access to the lunch or breakfast programs.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk
to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Arizona, your
household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live
in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people
live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http:// www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.ade.az.gov/health-safety/cnp/milk/
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.ade.state.az.us/
Or you can call the Child Nutrition Programs office toll-free at:
800-352-4558
Managing Agency
Arizona
http://www.az.gov
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers)
promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and
social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in
administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.
Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska, you must be a parent or primary
caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not
exceed $13,530 if one person lives in the household; $18,210 if two people live in the household; $22,890 if three people live in the
household; $27,570 if four people live in the household; $32,250 if five people live in the household; $36,930 if six people live in the
household; $41,610 if seven people live in the household; $46,290 if eight people live in the household; and $50,970 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,680 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing
pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other
qualifications may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
Call the Alaska Head Start-State Collaboration Office at:
907-465-4862
Or send an e-mail to:
akheadstart@gmail.com
For more information, visit:
http://www.akheadstart.org/
Managing Agency
Department of Education & Early Development (AK)
http://www.state.ak.us
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The Alaska Weatherization Assistance Program is the nation's largest residential energy efficiency program. Its mission is to
insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high
residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those
persons least able to afford higher utility costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alaska, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $24,354 if one person lives in the household; $31,847 if two people live in the household; $39,341 if three
people live in the household; $46,834 if four people live in the household; $54,328 if five people live in the household; $61,821 if six
people live in the household; $63,226 if seven people live in the household; and $64,631 if more than seven people live in the
household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Individuals applying for the program should contact the program provider for their area listed here: http://www.ahfc.state.ak.
us/grants/weatherization.cfm
Or you may call 1-877-325-2508 (statewide except Anchorage); in Anchorage, call 330-8300.
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/energy/weatherization_rebates.cfm
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Program Description
The Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) provides cash assistance and work services to low-income families with
children to help them with basic needs while they work toward becoming self-sufficient. This program is provided under the
Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant.
ATAP changed the traditional focus of the state's public assistance program for needy families to an employment-focused
program from an entitlement under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program. Temporary Assistance stresses
family self-sufficiency through employment.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Alaska, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19
years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, fill out the following application:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/forms/gen50b-packet.pdf
Then, call your local Public Assistance District Office to schedule an interview:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/features/org/dpado.htm
Don't forget to bring your completed application with you to your interview!
Program Contact Information
For additional information on this program, click here:
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/atap/
For general questions, the Public Assistance main office can be reached by dialing:
907-465-3347
Managing Agency
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us
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Alaska’s national parks now available on iTunes
Now travelers can get a flavor of Alaska’s national parks without leaving home. Thanks to a series of video podcasts available on
iTunes and local National Park Service Web sites, viewers can catch a glimpse of what three of Alaska’s most popular national
parks have to offer. By searching for the parks in the iTunes podcast store, visitors can learn about dinosaurs (and more modern
residents) of Denali National Park, gain an in-depth look at science and research at Kenai Fjords National Park and watch bears in
Katmai National Park. The video podcasts began airing on iTunes last fall, and the newest videos premiered in October 2008. Both
the iTunes and nps.gov podcasts are available free of charge. Click HERE to learn more about Alaska’s national parks.
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Program Description
The purpose of the program is to fund other programs that meet the unique and specialized needs of eligible Native American
students in a wide range of areas.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a parent or primary caregiver of a child(ren) over the age of two years but
less than 19 years of age. To qualify you must also be a Native American/American Indian and you or a family member must be
enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Office of Tribal Services, Human Services
Chet Eagleman
Bureau of Indian Affairs
MS 4660 MIB
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
202-513-7622
http://www.doi.gov/bia/
Telephone:
202-219-1127
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of the Interior
http://www.doi.gov
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Program Description
The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for basic needs of needy eligible Native Americans and Alaskan
Natives who are not eligible for other Federal, state, or local services, and who reside on or near reservations.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a Native American/American Indian and you or a family member must be
enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Office of Tribal Services, Human Services
Chet Eagleman
Bureau of Indian Affairs
MS 4660 MIB
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
202-513-7622
http://www.doi.gov/bia/
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of the Interior
http://www.doi.gov
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http://www.akrr.com/arrc8.html
First-Class Rail Experience!
This summer, the Alaska Railroad will welcome two new glass-domed luxury rail cars, expanding on the extraordinarily popular
GoldStar service unveiled in 2005. These double-deck railcars will expand the first class service from the Denali Star route
(which runs from Anchorage through Denali National Park to Fairbanks) to the Coastal Classic train, which runs south from
Anchorage to Seward. Riding the Alaska Railroad is one of the most relaxing ways to take in the grandeur of Alaska's landscape,
and these new cars only add to that experience. A private outdoor viewing deck gives GoldStar guests immediate access to the
outdoors for spotting wildlife or photographing calving glaciers; a confirmed seat in the domed car offers guests nonstop access
to a full panorama of the Alaska landscape. Other benefits include priority check-in and boarding; complimentary non-alcoholic
beverages served at your seat; and priority seating in the dining car. Enhance the GoldStar experience by booking one of the
many tours offered through the Alaska Railroad.
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Juneau's Top Five Adventures GO TO
Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
101 Egan Drive
Juneau, Alaska 99801
(888) 581-2201, Toll Free
(907) 586-2201, Tel.
(907) 586-6304, Fax
Email: info@traveljuneau.com
Website: www.traveljuneau.com
Juneau has the most easily accessible glaciers anywhere in Alaska. Thirty-eight glaciers flow down from the 1,500 sq. mile
Juneau Icefield that lies atop the mountains above the city. Visit the famous Mendenhall Glacier, a short 10 minute drive from the
airport; take an exhilarating helicopter ride for a trekking or dogsledding experience; enjoy a day cruise to incredible Tracy Arm
Fjord; or hop a quick flight to world renowned Glacier Bay National Park.
Juneau is one of the best whalewatching spots in the world. Over 600 humpbacks make their home here during the summer
months, along with a host of other exciting marine life. Many whalewatching companies guarantee a whale sighting or your
money back!
Juneau is located along the legendary Inside Passage, a maze of mountainous islands within the lush rainforests of the Tongass
National Forest — the largest national forest in the US. Some of the best kayaking, hiking, diving and camping in the world are
available in or near Juneau. You can spend hours soaking up the breathtaking view from your beachside picnic table!
Juneau offers incredible saltwater and flyfishing experiences for all five species of salmon, Pacific Halibut, Cutthroat and Dolly
Varden trout. You can charter half- or full-day fishing trips with a professional or rent a skiff or boat for a do-it-yourself adventure.
Juneau was in the gold mining business long before the famous Klondike Gold Rush. In fact, Juneau had the highest producing
hard rock mine in the world until 1944. Reminders of the early gold economy are still found in our turn of the century architecture
and mining ruins. Juneau's Native Tlingit and Haida people add to the cultural fabric of the community through history, art, dance
and storytelling.
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Midnight golf?
Alaskans try to squeeze tons of recreation into just a few months of prime summer weather. Couple that with the long days
described above and you've got a recipe for golf at midnight. Alaska is home to several quality golf courses, and most of them
offer late-night tee times during the summer months. Nothing illustrates the novelty of Alaska's never-ending summer days quite
like starting out at the first hole at 1 a.m. Alaska golfing locales include Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna
Valley, Soldotna, Kenai and Wrangell. Click Here to learn more about golfing in Alaska.
Driving the Haul Road
With all that extra daylight, you may be inspired to launch what could be considered the most adventurous road trip in the United
States. Heading north out of Fairbanks, the Dalton Highway (also known as the 'Haul Road') leads from the state's Interior region
all the way to the coast of the Arctic Ocean. A full 500 miles from Fairbanks, your ultimate destination is Deadhorse, one of the
northernmost communities in the United States. Along the way you'll pass through the Brooks Range, the northernmost mountain
range in the country, cross the Arctic Circle, pass over the Yukon River, and have the opportunity to view tons of wild game and
birds. Perhaps most impressive is the possibility of seeing the migration of thousands of caribou as they make their way across
the arctic tundra. The scenery is stunning, but traffic is incredibly light, and since the road is gravel most of the way, travelers are
advised to carry spare tires and other emergency gear. Most car rental agencies in Alaska do not allow renters to take cars on
the Dalton Highway, but a few options for seeing this rugged, remote part of the state are available. You can rent a vehicle in
Fairbanks specially designated and prepared for traveling the highway. To learn more, contact the Fairbanks Convention and
Visitors Bureau. You can also arrange a tour of the area 'by land, air or a combination of the two' through tour companies based
in Fairbanks and Anchorage. To learn more about tour options in the Far North, Click Here.
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http://www.akrr.com/arrc8.html
First-Class Rail Experience!
This summer, the Alaska Railroad will welcome two new glass-domed luxury rail cars, expanding on the extraordinarily popular
GoldStar service unveiled in 2005. These double-deck railcars will expand the first class service from the Denali Star route
(which runs from Anchorage through Denali National Park to Fairbanks) to the Coastal Classic train, which runs south from
Anchorage to Seward. Riding the Alaska Railroad is one of the most relaxing ways to take in the grandeur of Alaska's landscape,
and these new cars only add to that experience. A private outdoor viewing deck gives GoldStar guests immediate access to the
outdoors for spotting wildlife or photographing calving glaciers; a confirmed seat in the domed car offers guests nonstop access
to a full panorama of the Alaska landscape. Other benefits include priority check-in and boarding; complimentary non-alcoholic
beverages served at your seat; and priority seating in the dining car. Enhance the GoldStar experience by booking one of the
many tours offered through the Alaska Railroad.
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Juneau's Top Five Adventures GO TO
Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
101 Egan Drive
Juneau, Alaska 99801
(888) 581-2201, Toll Free
(907) 586-2201, Tel.
(907) 586-6304, Fax
Email: info@traveljuneau.com
Website: www.traveljuneau.com
Juneau has the most easily accessible glaciers anywhere in Alaska. Thirty-eight glaciers flow down from the 1,500 sq. mile
Juneau Icefield that lies atop the mountains above the city. Visit the famous Mendenhall Glacier, a short 10 minute drive from the
airport; take an exhilarating helicopter ride for a trekking or dogsledding experience; enjoy a day cruise to incredible Tracy Arm
Fjord; or hop a quick flight to world renowned Glacier Bay National Park.
Juneau is one of the best whalewatching spots in the world. Over 600 humpbacks make their home here during the summer
months, along with a host of other exciting marine life. Many whalewatching companies guarantee a whale sighting or your
money back!
Juneau is located along the legendary Inside Passage, a maze of mountainous islands within the lush rainforests of the Tongass
National Forest — the largest national forest in the US. Some of the best kayaking, hiking, diving and camping in the world are
available in or near Juneau. You can spend hours soaking up the breathtaking view from your beachside picnic table!
Juneau offers incredible saltwater and flyfishing experiences for all five species of salmon, Pacific Halibut, Cutthroat and Dolly
Varden trout. You can charter half- or full-day fishing trips with a professional or rent a skiff or boat for a do-it-yourself adventure.
Juneau was in the gold mining business long before the famous Klondike Gold Rush. In fact, Juneau had the highest producing
hard rock mine in the world until 1944. Reminders of the early gold economy are still found in our turn of the century architecture
and mining ruins. Juneau's Native Tlingit and Haida people add to the cultural fabric of the community through history, art, dance
and storytelling.
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