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Anchorage, Alaska

Population: 260,283

Framed by the towering Chugach Mountains and surrounded by the crystalline waters of the Cook Inlet, the landscape around Anchorage is full of uniquely captivating beauty and splendor. Trips up into the mountains yield unrivaled views of land untouched by civilization while tours over the water allow sightings of wildlife found nowhere else. As the state's largest city, Anchorage holds many of Alaska's most popular events celebrating its climate and heritage. Winter excitement kicks off in February with the Fur Rendezvous Festival while the beginning of the famous Iditarod sled dog race occurs in March. The traditions of Native Alaskan cultures are honored at both the interactive Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Anchorage Museum of History and Art.
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Alaska island village hit by suspected swine flu

Log Cabin Democrat - Sun Nov 08

This October 2002 picture provided by Dr. David Head of the Norton Sound Health Corporation shows the village of Diomede on Little Diomede Island in extreme western Alaska.

Positive turnout for library book sale

KTVA Anchorage - Sun Nov 08

Public libraries all over the country are coming under the knife and the Anchorage public library is no exception.

The Village: Video of a howling tribute

Anchorage Daily News - Sat Nov 07

More than 80 people gathered in Anchorage for a tribute to wolf biologist Gordon Haber, who was killed in an Oct.

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