Alaska is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent. It is the largest U.S. state by area (by a substantial margin), and one of the wealthiest (per capita) and most racially diverse.
The area that became Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million dollars (at 2 cents per acre). The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory on May 11, 1912 and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" was already introduced in the Russian colonial time, when it was only used for the peninsula and is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland," or more literally, "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed." It is also known as Alyeska, the "great land", an Aleut word derived from the same root. |
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Tiekel River Lodge
Tiekel River Lodge is located in a gorgeous backdrop of mountains and valleys. We have modern amenities and a very good restaurant. Alaska's lodging stop for adventurers and travelers
http://www.tiekelriverlodge.com
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Fireweed Hill Bed & Breakfast
Conveniently located near the beautiful Wrangell Mountains in a quiet Alaskan home offering private bath, Alaskan-decorated bedrooms with handmade quilts, full breakfast featuring fireweed roll-ups and wild cranberry muffins. Open year-round.
http://www.cvalaska.net/~bowler2
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Country Moose Inn
Lodging for to up to 6 people. Full kitchen,full bath,TV, W&D,deck w/BBQ
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Alaska Heavenly Lodge
Luxury lodge at the base of Mt Cecil located in the quaint town of Cooper Landing. Only minutes from the world famous Kenai and Russian River. Great property for family reunions, weddings and family vacations. Hot tub, sauna, billiards room, sun porch, 18 acres, decks, BBQ grill and much more!
http://www.alaskaheavenly.com
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