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What are some other interesting Alaskan Animals?

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Q: My family is traveling to Alaska next summer (2011) and we’re interested in seeing some Alaskan animals other than the usual Bear, Moose, Caribou etc.  Do you have any Suggestions?

A: We have a lot of interesting bird species, Golden Eagles are a beautiful example. So are the sea mammals that litter our coasts.  A great place to see those are in Seward at the Alaska Sealife Center.  They have sea lions, baby otters, octopus and a massive variety of other unexpected Alaskan wildlife.  Another option is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.  They have the regular Moose, Caribou, and bears but they also have some surprises.  They have Lynx, Bison, and Musk Ox!  There is also the Alaska Zoo, in Anchorage.  The zoo hosts Polar Bears, wolves, llamas, moose, birds of prey, and even Snow Leopards!

Will we see snow on the ground?

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Q: We are visiting this summer from Palm Springs, my children have never seen snow, and I feel it will really complete our ‘Alaskan Experience’.  Will we be able to see snow in Denali National Park?

A: Depending on when you visit in the summer months there may be some small patches of snow up higher in altitudes of the park.  Mt. McKinley is always capped in snow due to her height, but by June or July most of the snow on the ground is melted.  As you travel farther north in Alaska (to Fairbanks or beyond) your chance of finding snow increases in heavily wooded and mountain areas.  It all depends on when you plan on visiting.  May and August/September have a much higher chance of snow than the middle summer months.

How is Alaska’s weather in March?

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Q:  We are planning a trip to Alaska in March.  Could you tell me about what the weather is like?

A:  Most of Alaska is still in Winter in March.  The road to Denali is still closed, and the town is shut-down.  Expect colder weather in the 20′s and 30′s Fahrenheit.  Id recommended packing with layers of clothing, jeans, teeshirts, sweaters, coats, thick socks, and some boots.   Continue reading →