Alaska Warnings Or Dangers

 
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Mudflats   Anchorage

Mudflats, Anchorage

 8 Reviews  Sometimes you might encounter Moose, I heard a story of some kids throwing rocks at the Moose, then an innocent person came along later and the Moose was annoyed and killed this person. They can be... 

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Wildlife   Denali National Park and Preserve

Wildlife, Denali National Park and Preserve

 19 Reviews  I was taking a mid-afternoon hike in early August along the beautiful Savage River Loop Trail in Denali National Park, and was not more than half a mile from returning to the parking lot where I had... 

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Wildlife   Kodiak

Wildlife, Kodiak

 8 Reviews  The Kodiak Grizzly Bear is the largest carnivore in North America and they are all over the island. I've been here since October of 2007 and only seen one but I've seen their prints and their scat... 

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Weather   Denali National Park and Preserve

Weather, Denali National Park and Preserve

 2 Reviews  The weather in the Denali Park itself, especially as you go deeper into its realm and higher into its altitudes, is very much in flux. It may seem like a pretty nice day as you board your park bus,... 

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Tsunami Warnings   Kodiak

Tsunami Warnings, Kodiak

 5 Reviews  In the past century, Kodiak has been hammered by two natural disasters, the 1912 Novarupta eruption on the mainland and the 1964 earthquake/tsunami. Effects from both catastrophes are still visible... 

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Weather   Kodiak

Weather, Kodiak

 4 Reviews  MrClay2000 finally makes it in to Kodiak albeit 5 hours late!! We had a massive fog bank that wouldn't break up so his first flight cancelled and he was able to make it on the next one! Just as I was... 

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What to do around bears???

by jumpingnorman

My sister and I went to Cooper Landing so that we can hike the Russian Trail. There was still some very slippery ice on the trail and we had to go around those --- and then, at one point, we heard some rustling of some creature near us and we got scared it might be a bear. Due to too much ice, we decided to head back.But I was asking my sister if she knew what to do if we did see a bear -- and we both did not know! Well, scats and tracks are indications that bears are nearby. What you could do is CLAP, TALK LOUDLY, BANG TWO STONES, WEAR CHIMES. And of course, they always say DO NOT RUN - stand your ground, clap, yell and let the bear know that he is entering "your space". An aggressive response from a bear is when they are scared and it is simply protecting itself and possibly its cubs.And never allow them to get to your food or garbage when you are camping.

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Moose Droppings!?

by jumpingnorman

After being in Alaska for a while and experiencing the wilderness, we got experienced at identifying droppings and also avoiding stepping on them...but still, most of the droppings we saw were UDO's (Unidentified Dropped Objects).Moose droppings look very circular and like a small easter egg chocolate. It has the same shape of the sun-dried dropping from some animal we saw in the wild in Cape Town, South Africa (I put that dried dropping in my mouth for a contest as to who could shoot the dropping as far as possible - I did not win...)But the moose droppings here are still moist (not dry as in Africa) and so I don't think it's wise to play that game ---- but there is Moose Dropping Festival believe it or not held at Talkeetna - very interesting (talkeetnachamber.org)

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Road Construction

by AlbuqRay

In Alaska much of the road construction must be done during the summer months. It is also the busiest time tourist-wise. Main highways, like the Seward Highway, are still mostly just two lanes. If construction blocks one lane, traffic can really back up. I got caught in a line on the Seward Highway. It was about a 45 minute wait. Also watch out after you do get through the construction. There are always a few impatient drivers trying to make up the lost time by passing in places you would not believe.

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Ugh, Whittier

by PA2AKgirl

If you're using the Alaska Marine Highway and want to get closest to Anchorage, you probably will get off at Whittier. Do not let this be a lasting impression of Alaska. Whittier. I don't even know what to say about it. It's been described by other VTers as "creepy" and I think that about sums it up. It's technically connected by road to Anchorage but you have to use a toll tunnel to get through and when you emerge out to the Whittier side, you'll probably say, "why did I do this?" The setting is pretty--a town on the water with ferry and road access should excel, but it doesn't. Everyone used to live in this one building, a communist looking highrise but after the earthquake, they had to leave it. So now, they live in another highrise and can't afford to knock the first one down. It sits atop a hill looming over the town, in all its creepiness. When we visited, it was gloomy and we saw...

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Dog sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier

by bumpychick

This tip is in relation to my 'Things to do' tip of the same title.Be warned that, if the weather is not good, or looks like it might turn for the worst, your pre-booked dog sledding trip may be cancelled. Money is refunded, but it is still very disappointing. It is better to be prepared for the worst, as when we visited Juneau, we didn't even consider cancellation to be a possibility. We were lucky, and had a fantastic experience but lots of other people had their sledding cancelled in Skagway.It may be possible to book on another, later flight to the glacier, but often the helicopters are full.

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Bad Neighborhoods

by vmullins

Alaska isn't realllllly bad on crime, however my husband and I are being stationed (military) from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska to Tinker AFB Oklahoma in June 2007... And I am having one heck of a time trying to make sure we don't move into a "bad neighborhood".... So, I figure I could post this for anyone looking into moving into Alaska for their own personal info...Neighborhoods you kinda probably don't want to move to unless you have to. (they are all low-income housing areas...)Mt. View (near Mt. View Drive, and the Air Force Base)Fairview (this is on the outskirts of downtown, but is all low-income housing)Mid-town (this is "central" Anchorage... which does have many businesses; stores, banks, etc... but again, low income housing.)Government Hill, is located right off the port, and is a considerably small neighborhood, but is nothing but apartments, and low-income housing....If you can...

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Leave what you find!

by Matyas

While hiking stay on the main trail to protect nature and don't wander off by yourself. Steer clear of flowers or small trees. Once hurt, they may not grow back! Use existing camp areas at least 100 steps from roads, trails and water. Leave plants, rocks and historical items as you find them so the next person can enjoy them. Treat living plants with respect. Hacking or peeling plants can kill them. Good campsites are found not made! Do not dig trenches or build structures in your campsite.

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Be Careful with Fire!

by Matyas

Use a camp stove for cooking. It's easier to cook on and clean up than a fire. Be sure it's okay to build a campfire in the area you're visiting. Use an exisiting fire ring to protect the ground from heat. Keep your fire small. Remember, campfires are not for trash or food. Do not snap branches off live, dead, or downed trees. Instead, collect loose sticks from the ground. Burn all wood to ash and be sure that fire is completely out and cold before you leave. It was sad to see the fireweeds instead of forests all over the Yukon and Alaska. Forest fires are serious problems all over the State.

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Pack out your trash!

by Matyas

Pack your trash. Put litter in trash cans or carry it home. Use bathrooms or outhouses when available. If you have to go act like a cat and bury poop in a small hole 4-8 inches deep and 100 big steps from water. Place your toilet paper in a plastic bag and put the bag in a garbage can back home. Keep water clean. Do no put soap, food, or poop in lakes or streams. Carry out all the trash you hike with. Animals may try to eat discarded litter. Garbage attracts bears; keep a clean campsite. Litter can also entangle or trap wildlife, especially fishing line.

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Respect Wildlife!

by Matyas

Observe animals from a distance and never approach, feed or follow them! Human food is unhealthy for all animals and feeding them starts bad habits. Protect wildlife and your food by storing your meals and trash. Control pets at all times or leave them at home. I've seen several times that people was feeding small squirells just right next to a board "Do not feed or approach...". Why?! Avoid shouting, gesturing or otherwise disturbing animals. Never throw anything, including snowballs, at wild animals. Don’t get carried away with camera shots and do not corner wildlife. If an animal shows signs of being disturbed (ears back, eyes bugged out, hackled back, or alarm cries), give it lots of room.

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Hotel Captain Cook  Anchorage

 9 Reviews and 246 Opinions  Excellent amenities, with an excellent outlook. The higher the room the better the view, always ask... 

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Westmark Baranof Hotel  Juneau

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Sophie Station  Fairbanks

 1 Review and 93 Opinions  We stayed at Sophie Station as part of our package tour and one night before the tour. It was clean... 

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  1. Anchorage Warnings Or Dangers
  2. Denali National Park and Preserve Warnings Or Dangers
  3. Fairbanks Warnings Or Dangers
  4. Juneau Warnings Or Dangers
  5. Nome Warnings Or Dangers
  6. Barrow Warnings Or Dangers
  7. Kodiak Warnings Or Dangers
  8. Ketchikan Warnings Or Dangers
  9. Seward Warnings Or Dangers
  10. Dutch Harbor Warnings Or Dangers
  11. Skagway Warnings Or Dangers
  12. Sitka Warnings Or Dangers
  13. Homer Warnings Or Dangers
  14. Girdwood Warnings Or Dangers
  15. Talkeetna Warnings Or Dangers
  16. Soldotna Warnings Or Dangers
  17. Chena Hot Springs Warnings Or Dangers
  18. Valdez Warnings Or Dangers
  19. Haines Warnings Or Dangers
  20. Kenai Warnings Or Dangers
  21. Kodiak Island Warnings Or Dangers
  22. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Warnings Or Dangers
  23. Dillingham Warnings Or Dangers
  24. Unalaska Warnings Or Dangers
  25. Bethel Warnings Or Dangers
  26. Eagle River Warnings Or Dangers
  27. Palmer Warnings Or Dangers
  28. Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park Warnings Or Dangers
  29. Healy Warnings Or Dangers
  30. Seldovia Warnings Or Dangers
  31. Buskin River State Recreation Site Warnings Or Dangers
  32. Katmai National Park and Preserve Warnings Or Dangers
  33. Denali State Park Warnings Or Dangers
  34. Petersburg Warnings Or Dangers
  35. Point Hope Warnings Or Dangers
  36. Kenai Fjords National Park Warnings Or Dangers
  37. Kalsin Island Warnings Or Dangers
  38. Cooper Landing Warnings Or Dangers
  39. Anaktuvuk Pass Warnings Or Dangers
  40. Puffin Island Warnings Or Dangers
  41. Kachemak Bay State Park Warnings Or Dangers
  42. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Warnings Or Dangers
  43. Chitina Warnings Or Dangers
  44. Near Island Warnings Or Dangers
  45. Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve Warnings Or Dangers
  46. Long Island Warnings Or Dangers
  47. Pasagshak State Recreation Site Warnings Or Dangers
  48. Akutan Warnings Or Dangers
  49. Hyder Warnings Or Dangers
  50. Yakutat Warnings Or Dangers
  51. Atka Warnings Or Dangers
  52. Chignik Warnings Or Dangers
  53. Delta Junction Warnings Or Dangers
  54. Cold Bay Warnings Or Dangers
  55. Sand Point Warnings Or Dangers
  56. Chugach State Park Warnings Or Dangers
  57. Clam Gulch Warnings Or Dangers

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