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		mccarthy-kennicott.com ^Votes:0 Welcome to McCarthy & Kennicott Alaska! Local News Magazine WSEN B&B Visitor?s Guide McCarthy B&B Hotel accomodations at the historic McCarthy Lodge FOR SALE BY OWNERS Silver Lake Campground C.A.M. Information on the McCarthy Road. R.O.W. Residents of the Wrangells NPS War in the Wrangells Kennicott River Lodge McCarthy, Alaska. ?Where the road ends, and the wilderness begins.? Speaking of the road, the McCarthy Road started life as the Copper River & Northwestern Railway. It runs from Chitina to McCarthy, a distance of approximately 59 miles. Kennicott. ?In the heart of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.? Located four miles beyond Kennicott River, access is by shuttle bus, bicycle or foot. Check our Visitor?s Guide for a listing of services . A Visitor?s Guide to Kennicott & McCarthy i Read More Go to Site


		A breif summary of Yakutat, Alaska and what it has to offer ^Votes:0 Yakutat, Alaska I thought some of you may be interested in a Community a nd area Overview of Yakutat, Alaska [ Lodge ] [ Questions ? ] [ Our Location ] [ FlyFishing ] [ Brown Bear ] [ Bird watching ] [ Waterfowl ] [ Pic. Gallery ] [ Rates ] [ Contact us ] [ Yakutat ] [ Alaska facts ] [ About Salmon ] [ Links ] In the background Yakutat as seen from Khantaak Island Current Population: Incorporation Type: Borough Located In: School District: Regional Native Corporation: Located at: Land Area: Water Area: 833 Home Rule Borough City & Borough of Yakutat Yakutat School District Sealaska Corporation 139? 44' W Longitude - 59? 33' N Latitude 5,875.0 Square Miles 4.7 Square Miles Yakutat Location Description Yakutat is isolated among the lowlands along the Gulf of Alaska, 212 miles northwest of Ju Read More Go to Site

		Adak Is Open To The World! ^Votes:0 Adak is open to the World! Few places in the world are as unique as Adak. This modern community in Alaska's Aleutian Islands is situated between Asia, North America and Europe. It lies on the great circle navigation routes for both marine and air transporthalfway between Seattle and Japan, 1300 miles southwest of Anchorage, 1400 miles from Magadan in Eastern Russia and close to the natural resources of the Kamchatka Peninsula and Sakhalin Island. It's unique geographic location makes Adak a supply and support center for commercial, nonprofit and government organizations developing opportunities throughout the North Pacific and the Bering Sea. The island features a 2 billion-dollar working community, with modern airport, ice-free deep-water port, major fuel storage capabilities, and 3 Read More Go to Site

		Alaska Gold Adventures - Valdez, Copper Valley, and McCarthy ^Votes:0 Alaskagold.com presents: South Central Alaska Valdez and the Prince William Sound McCarthy and the Copper River Valley Alaskan Tours and Charters Alaskan People Places around Alaska Interesting Extras for Alaska Popular Regional Links: Traveler's Guide to Valdez, Alaska Traveler's Guide to McCarthy, Alaska Valdez Photo Slideshow and Picture Album My Alaskan Bookmarks Copper River Valley Satellite Photo Show Traveler's Guide to Whittier, Alaska About Alaskagold \| Bookmarks \| Contents \| Email \| Alaska Gold Index \| Valdez Guide \| McCarthy Guide \| Alaskan Forums \| Alaskan Blogs \| webmaster@alaskagold.com ONE WORLD HOSTING CNET #1 Rated Web Host Read More Go to Site

		Anchorage Information ^Votes:0 INFORMATION ON ANCHORAGE Anchorage is a modern city, complete with skyscrapers, a thriving business district, and bustling international airport. The Municipality has 1,955 square miles, including the smaller communities of Eagle River to the north and Girdwood to the south. As Alaskas largest city and the 68 th city of its size among U.S. cities, Anchorage is the hub of the states communication, transportation, health care, finance, and trade industries, supporting a vital business sector. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the air crossroads for transporting goods and services on many east-west routes between the United States, Pacific Rim countries, and the Russian market. There are two military bases: Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson, both located at Read More Go to Site

		Anchorage, Alaska: The Official Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska website ^Votes:0 H OME \| D EPARTMENTS \| M AYOR \| A SSEMBLY /C LERK \| M Y N EIGHBORHOOD \| E MPLOYEE D IRECTORY \| C ONTACT U S \| F IND 2007 State of the City Museum Expansion Project Convention Center Info. Demographics Mayor Mark Begich News Releases Muni News First Lady's Page Assembly Municipal Clerk Election Learn About Anchorage's New Brand Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Nov. 22-23 2008 Good News! Great Kids! Nominations Recycling Options 2008 Proposed Operating Budget 2008 Art Grants Application MLP-Chugach Electric Merger Study More ... Departments Status of the Flags Municipal Public Notices Federation of Community Councils more ... About Anchorage Anchorage Visitor Information Coming Events State of Alaska Visitor Information more ... Code Enforcement Community Health Public Safety Recreation & Leisu Read More Go to Site

		Bristol Bay Borough ^Votes:0 Alaska's first borough, incorporated in 1962. ANNOUNCEMENTS Bristol Bay Area Administration Planning/Community Development Mayor and Assembly Public Safety Camai Community Health Center Public Works Parks & Recreation Martin Monsen Library Bristol Bay School District Port of Bristol Bay Area Pictures Links © Photo by Anton Littau LATEST ASSEMBLY MINUTES LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS Bristol Bay Borough P.O. Box 189 Naknek, AK 99633 Phone: 907-246-4224 Fax: 907-246-6633 The Borough functions as the chief governing body for the communities of: Naknek South Naknek King Salmon Site by Jeanine Littau for the Bristol Bay Borough, AK. This site belongs to the Bristol Bay Borough but does contain links to external organizations. Links to external sites do not necessarily indicate endorsement of products or Read More Go to Site

		Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce ^Votes:0 Become a Sponsor of this Website! 2007 Eagle River Overlay Zone Ordinance DRAFT 4-11-07 PO Box 770353 11401 Old Glenn Hwy., Suite 105 Eagle River, AK 99577 Ph: 907-694-4702 Fax: 907-694-1205 E-mail: info@cer.org Mission & Goals Projects & Services 2007 Calendar 2007 Business Directory Chamber Directors/Ambassadors 2007 Bear Paw Festival Points of Interest Parks & Campgrounds Recreation Ideas Visit our Sponsors Be A Website Sponsor RESERVE FOR CHAMBER EVENTS & CHAMBER STORE Search the Website Membership Benefits 2007 Membership List Membership Application Assembly/Legislative Info Community Events Community Profile Local Phone Numbers Local History Send your comments to: george@bygeorgecreations.com Read More Go to Site

		cordovachamber.com - Home ^Votes:0 Home Contact Us Chamber Action Update What's New? Main Menu Home Getting Here A Good Night's Sleep Auto Rentals Boat & Air Charters Adventure/Fishing Recreational Services Events & Activities Copper River Salmon Living in Cordova Shorebird Festival Local Media Classifieds Real Estate WILD! Salmon Festival Tribute to workers Login Form Username Password Remember me Lost Password? No account yet? Register Home Home \| Print \| E-mail CORDOVA CENTENNIAL - 2008 Cordova - Alaska's Hidden Treasure will celebrate it's Centennial in 2008. Planning for this momentous occasion is well under way, with many exciting events and activities under consideration to help recognize the significance of this milestone. Art projects, historical documentation, cultural exhibits, books, a DVD, downtown 4th of July Read More Go to Site

		Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce ^Votes:0 It's . Current Time: Home The Chamber Our Members Live & Work What's Happening What's Happening ONLINE NOW! 2007 Membership Survey Upcoming GML's & Committee Meetings Current GFCC Bylaws November Calendar November Newsletter Member Showcase Cartridge World Fairbanks Friday, November 9th 330 Old Steese Hwy 5:00pm - 7:00pm The Chamber For over 50 years, the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce (GFCC) has been an advocate for Fairbanks Businesses. We hope that the following information will help you understand the opportunities offered by the GFCC and that these opportunities will help your business grow. Who We Are What We’re About Board Of Directors Staff Listing Tools For Businesses Becoming A Member Commonly Used Forms & Requests Our Members With about 1,000 members, GFCC membershi Read More Go to Site

		Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce ^Votes:0 Upcoming GPCC Meetings: GPCC November 28th program: This meeting will be held from Noon ? 1:00pm at the GoldMiner's Restaurant Keynote Speaker: Doug North, President, APU Topic: Palmer Campus Offerings Business Spotlight: Mat-Su Boys & Girls Club GPCC's meetings are held at the GoldMiner's Restaurant. Please show up prior to noon to dish your buffet lunch. Full Buffet - $11.00, Soup/Salad - $9.00. Chamber Meeting fees are $3.00 for Members or $5.00 for Non-Members. MORE MEETING INFO. GPCC Fall Newsletter Please click on the attached link to view our most recent Newsletter! MORE NEWS Colony Christmas "Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree" - December 7-9, 2007 Location: Palmer Friday Dec 7-Sunday Dec 9, 2007. Join us for an old-fashioned Colony Christmas celebration with nearly 20 Read More Go to Site

		Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce ^Votes:0 TUESDAY'S LUNCHEON: The Keynote Speaker will be Ben Parker with Alaska Performance Excellence. November 27, 2007 Try the All new Member SEARCH Now! AIMES (begin with the end in mind) The Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce exists to create an environment where business can grow, develop and prosper by providing members the following benefits... Cheryl Metiva Annual Awards Dinner- November 16th It's never too early to plan a fun evening at our annual awards & membership update dinner! This event is open to both members & non-members. Musical entertainment will keep you laughing with local music-men Marty Rainey, Matt Rainey & Mike Corbitt. Tickets $40 per person, $75 per couple, $400 for reserved 8 top table. Sponsorships available! Please help us welcome these New & Renewing Members ! Get Read More Go to Site

		Haines Chamber of Commerce: Community Profile ^Votes:0 Home About Haines Maps Search Contact Us Business Directory Employment Opportunities Haines Community Profile Haines is located on the shores of the Lynn Canal on the Chilkat Peninsula between the Chilkoot and Chilkat Rivers. The town is bordered by the spectacular Chilkat Mountain Range on the west and the Coast Range on the east. The historic routes to the Klondike gold fields - the Chilkat, Chilkoot and White Pass - are to the north of the community. Haines is 85 air miles north of the capital city of Juneau and about 600 air miles southeast of Anchorage and Fairbanks. It is connected by road to the interior of Alaska and the continental United States by the Alaska Canada (Alcan) Highway. See the Haines Map page on the Haines Community website. Map © Dave Nanney History The Tlingit Indi Read More Go to Site

		Homer Alaska Chamber of Commerce - "Where the Road Ends and the Sea Begins" ^Votes:0 Getting To & Around Homer Where to Stay Fishing Arts, Museum & Entertainment Shopping, Recreation & Dining Watchable Wildlife & Adventures Parks, Refuges & Local Trails Available Services Alaska's Largest Fishing Derby Chamber Membership Renewal ArtRageous August About Homer \| Membership \| Calendar of Events \| Forms \| Business Directory Photo Gallery \| Shorebird Festival \| Kachemak Bay Sea Festival Relocation \| Meeting Planning \| Marine Trades \| Doing Business in Homer \| Buy a Brick \| Weather & Tides Peninsula Neighbors \| Founders Floor \| Scholarship Information \| Buy a Map Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center 201 Sterling Highway Homer, AK 99603 Phone 907-235-7740 ? Fax 907-235-8766 E-mail: info@homeralaska.org Order your Visitor's Guide Special Thanks to Our "2008&qu Read More Go to Site

		Homer Alaska Visitor's Guide ^Votes:0 Welcome, to where the road ends, and the sea begins... Noted widely for prolific numbers of halibut and its 4.5 mile long "spit" extending into Kachemak Bay, Homer has become a destination spot for many Alaskan visitors. Whether you come here looking for adventure or just to "relax and get away from it all," we know Homer will fulfill your vacation dreams. Local news Classifieds Real Estate How to get to Homer, Alaska... Homer's Local 5-day weather forecast This guide brought to you by The Homer Tribune . Publisher: Jane M. Pascall. Voice (907)235-3714, Fax (907)235-3716 E-mail: info@homertribune.com , 601 E. Pioneer Ave., Suite 109, Homer, AK 99603. This publication is copyrighted and all rights reserved. No portions may be reproduced without written perm Read More Go to Site

		Hope, Alaska Index Page ^Votes:0 This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Read More Go to Site

		Kenai Convention and Vistors Bureau ^Votes:0 Home Trip Planner Sportfishing Arts & Culture Events Calendar Kenai River Marathon Results Meeting Planners About Kenai CVB F.A.Q.s Outdoor Adventure Maps & Transportation Alaska Links Membership Online Specials Request Information 11/23/2007 to 11/23/2007 CHRISTMAS COMES TO KENAI 11/23/2007 Holiday music with Stefanie Bouchard @ 6:30 PM. 11/24/2007 WINE TASTING: An Evening with Hans Kruger 11/27/2007 Kenai Community Book Club Diamond M Ranch Bed & Breakfast, Cabins & RV Park ? Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau 11471 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: (907) 283-1991 Fax: (907) 283-2230 info@visitkenai.com Read More Go to Site

		Kenai Peninsula Borough ^Votes:0 Current Assembly Agenda Planning Public Notices October 2, 2007 Regular Borough Election Notice to All Businesses SALES TAX RATE CHANGE Jan 1, 2008 NEW! Click here to access the Recreational Sales Tax Calculator Alaska Meth Education Project (AME) Check out our new ONLINE TAX INQUIRY & PAYMENT service Road Service Area Board Member Application Emergency Action Plan for KPB Admin Building KPB's All-Hazard Mitigation Plan How do we get our Borough road fixed? An Unofficial guide A Layman?s Guide - Establishing a Utility Special Assessment District Tax Compliance Information Reduced Assessment Due to Flood Damage - Claim Form Online Tax Inquiry & Payments Public Information Parcel Lookup Maps KPB Email addresses and phone numbers Property Tax Exemption Forms Assembly Meeting Audio Archive Dow Read More Go to Site

		Prudhoe Bay Alaska, The North Slope ^Votes:0 Home \| Communities \| Area Photos \| Dalton Highway \| Transportation \| Northern Lodging \| Fairbanks Lodging \| Northern Companies \| Employment Info \| Souvenir Shop BY POPULAR REQUEST... YOU CAN NOW MAKE YOUR FAIRBANKS ROOM RESERVATIONS RIGHT HERE! IF YOU'RE PLANNING A TRIP INTO THE INTERIOR AND NORTHERN ALASKA, THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE IS A MUST TO VISIT --- http://511.alaska.gov/ Please visit the newest member to our family of websites! www.saintpaulalaska.com ALASKA WEATHER CAMS PRUDHOE BAY EMAIL TIDE INFORMATION ALASKA AIRPORTS FOR THOSE WANTING TO KNOW IF THE GENERAL PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO OCEAN... THE PHOTO BELOW IS YOUR ANSWER (click to enlarge) Get a Free Guestmap ICE FISHING IN BARROW According to Alaska DOT, the average daily volume of traffic is about 200 vehicles when you get up to Prud Read More Go to Site

		Seldovia - Alaska's best kept secret ^Votes:0 Quick Links Comm unity Calendar Seldovia Gazette News Seldovia Gazette Classifieds City of Seldovia Seldovia Fun Chamber of Commerce Arts Council Boys & Girls Club Calendar Search Seldovia.com Where is Seldovia? Other Newsletters Seldovia Historical News 2007 Seldovia Walking Map (1/2 meg PDF file, 8-1/2" x 11" , right click then save link as) 2007 The Seldovia Visitor (previously the Seldovia Summer Gazette). (10 meg PDF file, 8-1/2"x11" right click then save link as) Aerial Photo - annotated Airport Alaska & Government Birding Boys & Girls Club Camping Churches City Hall Emergency Services Fishing Charters Fishing & Clamming Fishing - Commercial Fleet Frequent Questions Halloween Carnival Harbor History of Seldovia Internet Services Jobs & Classifieds Lakeside Terrace Read More Go to Site

		Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau ^Votes:0 Sitka, Alaska - The Natural Place To Visit itka Alaska is your Alaskan treasure! Views of Island-studded waters, stately spruce forests, jagged mountains and towering volcano surround Alaska?s most beautiful seaside town. itka by the sea! Experience Sitka?s riches with warm hospitality, ancient Tlingit living culture and history, unique Russian heritage, fact filled museums, hand-carved totems, abundant Alaskan wildlife and plenty of exciting adventure! Read More >> PHOTO TOUR itka's past is a unique blend of Tlingit culture and Russian history. ur historic and scenic community is situated on Baranof Island, nestled between forested mountains and the great Pacific Ocean, on the outer waters of Alaska's Inside Passage. Sitka offers a combination of Native culture, Russian history, and Alask Read More Go to Site

		The City and Borough of Juneau Homepage ^Votes:0 If you can read this, your browser is not style sheet compliant. For more information regarding the City and Borough Juneau's new website design, click [ here ]. Quick Links Select Link Administration Airport Animal Control Assembly Capital Transit Centennial Hall City Clerk City Museum CDD Docks and Harbors Eaglecrest Elections Engineering Finance Fire and Rescue Hospital Human Resources Law Department Library Parks and Rec Permit Center Planning Commission Police Public Libraries Public Works Recycling Risk Management School District Water Utility Departments/Services ·City Department Directory ·City Services by Topic ·Employee Directory ·Doing Business with CBJ ·Elected Officials ·Meetings-Notices-Agendas ·City Calendars ·Tell it to City Hall Website Information ·About this Site ·Access Read More Go to Site

		Valdez, Alaska \| Home \| History & Adventure In Alaska's Glacier-Filled Prince William Sound ^Votes:0 FREE Vacation Guide \| Visitor Services \| Activities \| Events \| History & Facts \| Photo Galleries & Bulletin Board \| Itineraries \| Maps \| Convention & Visitors Bureau \| Contact Us VALDEZ: Summer Activity Center for Prince William Sound. Learn more >> Valdez is home to 5 glaciers in the Valdez area that can be accessed by cruising, flying, walking or driving. Other summer activities include fishing, hiking, biking, and glacier trekking and rapelling. Watch the past come alive while visiting the local museums and collections displaying Alaska Native artifacts and area history from early to recent days of the previous century. VALDEZ: The Clear Choice for Winter Adventures in Alaska. M ore >> The surrounding Chugach mountains receive between 600-900 inches of fresh powder each year Read More Go to Site

		Visit Soldotna~Alaska's Kenai River City ^Votes:0 .item a:link:hover, .subnav >.item > a:link:hover{ background-color: #ffffff; display:block; color:#cc3300; } .subnav{ padding:0px 0; border:1px solid #000000; display:block; position:absolute; left:130px; top:0px; width:225px; z-index:5; visibility:hidden; } .subnavb{ width:230px; border: 1px solid #000000; padding:0px 0; background-color:#ffffff; display:block; position:absolute; left:195px; top:-25px; z-index:6; visibility:hidden; } .no_b{ border:0px; } .dk{ color:#efefef; } --> Home Explore Soldotna Soldotna Accommodations Soldotna Fishing Soldotna Daytrips Eastern Kenai Peninsula Attractions Southern Kenai Peninsula Attractions Central Kenai Peninsula Attractions Soldotna Recreation Soldotna Dining Soldotna Shopping Soldotna Wildlife Soldotna Nightlife FREE Visitor Guide FREE Visitor Read More Go to Site

		Wasilla, Palmer and Talkeetna Alaska: Hotels, Accommodations and Visitor Information ^Votes:0 Visit the Mat-Su! Watch Our Video Home Vacation Fundamentals Lodging Activities Attractions Camping Dining & Shopping Transportation Travel Services Resources/Services Member Business Search: Japanese Search the Website: Wasilla, Palmer and Talkeetna Alaska: Hotels, Accommodations and Visitor Information Surrounded by stunning mountain ranges , glaciers and rivers the Matanuska-Susitna Valley offers everything you're looking for in an Alaska vacation. Beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife , and amazing views of Mt. McKinley combined with our quality hotels and lodging , diverse activities , and unique attractions make the Mat-Su Valley a 'must do' for any Alaska vacation itinerary. There's plenty of opportunity to try something new in Mat-Su- flightseeing, glacier trekking, dog-sledding, ai Read More Go to Site

		Welcome to the First City and Gateway to all the beauty of Alaska - Ketchikan, Alaska and the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. ^Votes:0 Welcome to the web-site for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Here you will find information pertaining (but certainly not limited to) all aspects of local Borough government, local Parks and Recreation and Public Works programs and departments, tax information and all kinds of pictures and information about the little island city known as "Ketchikan." We look forward to seeing and hearing from you. Click on the movie to the right or the picture above to enter the main site. Read More Go to Site

		Willow Chamber of Commerce - Home - Willow Chamber of Commerce ^Votes:0 Home Chamber Survey The Willow Trail Common Questions About Us Contact Us Employee Bios Chamber Members Calendar of Events Willow History Minutes Membership Application Welcome to the Willow Chamber of Commerce The Willow Chamber of Commerce has proudly represented the business community of Willow, Alaska since May 8th, 1987. Our members work hard year-round to provide the warmest hospitality, information and services necessary to make your Alaskan Adventure the very best it can be. By using the services of Willow's Chamber of Commerce members you're guaranteed to have wonderful adventures in America's last frontier! What is a Chamber of Commerce and what does it do? A chamber of commerce is a local association of business people organized to promote the welfare of their community, especia Read More Go to Site

		www.ktn.net - Home ^Votes:0 Home Contact Us News Links U.S. Rss News Feeds Top Headlines - AP Latest News - Google Top Stories - USATODAY Top Stories - Yahoo! Alaska Rss News feeds Anchorage Daily News Juneau Empire Ketchikan Daily News Main Menu Home National Weather Service - Alaska Southeast Alaska Marine Weather Local Google Maps Alaska Satellite Image Southeast Alaska Radar Image FAQs Links Contact Us Search Administrator Home There are no Items to display Enter your search terms Submit search form Web ktn.net Login Form Username Password Remember me Lost Password? No account yet? Register Polls This Joomla! installation was .... Absolutely simple Reasonably easy Not straight-forward but I worked it out I had to install extra server stuff I had no idea and got my friend to do it My dog ran away with the README . Read More Go to Site

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