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The name of Nome was actually a mistake on the original map of Alaska. A cartographer drew an arrow to the tiny settlement, with the words 'No Name?' while questioning the name.
Another cartographer thought that Nome was the name, and incorporated it into the map.
Updated Aug 26, 2003
Alaska's oldest, and coldest, newspaper.
Updated Nov 11, 2005
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Quyana chuknuk (thank you very much)
kwee-AH-nuh CHUCK-nuk is how to pronounce it in Yupik (one of the languages spoken in Western Alaska)
Written Aug 28, 2003
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Aurora Inn And Executive Suites (302 E Front Street.)
1 Review and 21 Opinions I have only spent two nights in this hotel before (and yes, I do live in Nome!), and the experience...
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Reviews and photos of Nome attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Nome sightseeing.
Quyana chuknuk (thank you very much) kwee-AH-nuh CHUCK-nuk is how to pronounce it in Yupik (one of the languages spoken in Western Alaska)
18 members live in Nome
Q: I'm planning a trip to Nome, next summer, and i'd like to have a means of transport. The problem is that i'm 19 and too young to...
A: I meant gold panning ^ not gold mining, worry not, people of Nome :)
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I've got some interesting experiences in Nome. I'd love to share with you the 22 tips I've written, the 25 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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I've got some interesting experiences in Nome. I'd love to share with you the 18 tips I've written, the 37 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created.
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I remember growing up in Nome as a kid and having open space to ride my snowmobile. We'd go fishing in the summer time to Council which is 75 miles NE of Nome accessible by dirt road maintained only...
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My mom and son call Nome "Home"!
My son and mom have chosen Nome, Alaska as their home, and I can see why. If I ever move from Washington State I will make Nome my home too. Such a small, friendly community! You are very isolated,......
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Nome is a small town (3,500) with a huge aura about it. The end of the 1,100 mile Iditarod Dog Sled Race from Anchorage, an active gold mining town and the oldest incorporated city in Alaska (since......
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