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Alford was born and raised in Nevada City, California to a traveling family. [7] She decided by the age of two that she wanted to explore the world. [8] Her parents were travel agents from whom she learned the skills of booking reservations and planning an itinerary. [8]
The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. Homer's welcome sign proclaims its nickname. Anchorage. Air Crossroads of the World [3] Anchortown [4] The City of Lights and Flowers (or City of Lights) [3] [4] [5] Hanging Basket Capital of the World [6] Los Anchorage [7]
The full name is in both the seal and the flag of the city. The longest names for communes in France are Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson, Marne (45 characters including hyphens), Saint-Germain-de-Tallevende-la-Lande-Vaumont, Calvados (44 characters), and Beaujeu-Saint-Vallier-Pierrejux-et-Quitteur, Haute-Saône (43 characters).
Here are four activities I recommend to those visiting Alaska for the first time. Take advantage of the views on the Alaska Railroad. The views from the train were gorgeous.
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Major themes include Alaska's ancient cultures, Russian heritage, and role in World War II, but other stories are represented as well. In addition, two sites in Alaska were designated National Historic Landmarks, but the designation was later withdrawn. These sites appear in a separate table further below.
Name Image Date Location Borough Ownership Description [1]; Aniakchak Crater: 1967: Lake and Peninsula Borough: Federal Part of the Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve and containing Surprise Lake, this volcanic caldera last erupted in 1931 and is one of the world's largest explosive craters.
The 100 highest summits of Alaska with at least 500 meters of topographic prominence; Rank Mountain peak Mountain range Elevation Prominence Isolation Location; 1 Denali [1] [2] [e] Alaska Range: 20,310 ft 6190.5 m: 20,146 ft 6141 m: 4,630 mi 7,451 km 2