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. |
| Featured Links | Tolsona Lake Resort
If you looking for a home away from home, we're it. We feature a full service restaurant and lounge and have motel rooms with all the amenities you need for a relaxing get away. If you looking for some fun, we feature karaoke every Saturday with over 25,000 songs to choose from. We are located only 3 hours out of Anchorage and 20 minutes out of Glennallen. Think of us the next time you're looking for a getaway to remember.
http://www.tolsonalakeresort.com
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| Eagle River Motel
Visit Alaska,
leave the city behind
Nestled against Alaska's Chugach Mountains, the Eagle River Motel offers you the best Alaska lodging value with clean, quiet and comfortable rooms. Eagle River borders the majestic Chugach State Park, 495 thousand acres of rugged mountains. Brown and black bear, moose, wolves, wolverine, lynx, fox, porcupine, beaver, spawning salmon, and a wide variety of birds including the Bald Eagle roam this spectacular park.
http://www.eaglerivermotel.com
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Captain's Choice Motel
The Captain's Choice Motel is one of Alaska's finest motels. Located in magnificent Haines, Alaska, our motel enjoys fantastic panoramic views of the ocean water of the Lynn Fjord, North America's longest fjord. Our beautiful rooms are luxurious, quiet and very comfortable. The panoramic views of the Lynn Fjord, Portage Cove with its small boat harbor, Fort Seward and the dramatic backdrop of the Cathedral Peaks will make a lasting impression.
http://www.capchoice.com
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