Baja California and Hawaii are common sister destinations to Alaska since small ships seeking to bypass the Alaskan cold can easily follow the coastline south. Looking atBaja California cruisesin particular, a number of vessels follow the whales down to their mating and birthing grounds in the gent...
一、阅读理解A Soot(煤烟) pollution is speeding up climate-driven melting in Antarctica, a new study suggests,raising questions about how to protect the delicate continent from the increasing number of humans who want to visit.“It really makes us question, is our presence really needed?" says...
The article focuses on the lawsuit filed by Alaska Cruise Association (ACA) in the federal district court in Anchorage, Alaska on September 18, 2009 regarding the 46 dollars being paid by marine passengers for local expenses. It asserts that the payment violates the federal laws on charging ...
Bears and whales and other marine mammals are high on everyone’s list for wildlife sightings in Alaska. But we think any trip to America’s Last Frontier is, well, ‘for the birds.’ With more coastline than the rest of the United States combined, as well as parks bigger than some ...
Crabs can be served whole on platters for people to share – hot or cold (both cooked!). Once the crab is cleaned, it’s easy to snap it in half down the middle of the body or even into smaller chunks. Most people enjoy dipping their fresh crab in melted butter or aioli. Set out...
The Best of AlaskaNothing evokes(唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river.Combine these images with high mountains,brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!Join us for an unforgettable 7...
While it all depends on what kind of protection you have available (clothes, tent, vehicle or shelter), the cold records among permanently inhabited places on Earth were measured in the city of Snag (Canada) at -63 C (-81 F), Utqiagvik (USA/Alaska) at -49 C (-56 F) and ...
Even when the sun's out of view, the twilight it produces can still illuminate the skies. And guess what? Many communities above the Arctic Circle receive plenty of twilight in the darkest stretch of the year. Consider Utqiaġvik, a city in far north Alaska. For65 dayseach winter, the...
coated islets. There doesn’t appear to be anything around for miles, and it feels like it’s all unfolding in perfect harmony. That all happened within one day on my weeklong Alaska cruise while my son napped on the other side of the door, and I will never forget those magical moments...
An Alaska itineraryis about the destination, not the cruise ship. Although, the vessel plays a role in the overall experience. Imagine icebergs floating by your room and humpback whales accompanying the voyage. However, they tend to do so at a distance. Alaska offers this and much more. ...