Alaska & The Yukon 2009 - (Page 33) fairbanks Heroic characters and action-packed tales breathe life into every adventure. During a nostalgic sternwheeler cruise, get acquainted with native artists, see a bush pilot in action and listen to stories relayed by your riverboat crew. At the authentic Gold Dredge No. 8, listed on the Register of National Historic Sites, learn gold-panning techniques from real sourdoughs and tour the inner workings of this massive gold dredging machine. Select cruisetours feature a visit to the renowned Museum of the North on the University of Alaska campus, with a special presentation for Holland America Line guests on Alaska natural history and culture. Enjoy a variety of exhibits including a unique sound and light environment created by composer John Luther Adams. This everchanging musical ecosystem gives voice to the rhythms of nature. a sample of optiona l fairba nKs exCurs ions insiD e t ip Journey above the arctic Circle, fort yukon and the yukon river Fly over the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, the Yukon River and the Arctic Circle. Land at an Athabascan village in the bush. alaska salmon bake and palace theatre Visit Pioneer Park for the Mining Valley’s allyou-can-eat feast and “Golden Heart Revue. ” midnight sun Dinner and river raft float trip Enjoy dinner at the Two Rivers Lodge and evening sightseeing on the Chena River. Chena hot springs & ice museum Alaska’s “hottest” and “coolest” place — the Ice Museum created from over 1,000 tons of ice — and a soak in the outdoor hot springs. If you are shopping for native handicrafts, watch for the Silver Hand emblem, which guarantees the authenticity of the piece. op p osit e The ragged peaks of Gates of the Arctic National Park pierce the sky. a b ov e Enjoy a sternwheeler cruise in Fairbanks. The Midnight Sun dipping to the horizon. le ft to riG h t Members of the Porcupine Caribou Herd migrate through the Brooks Range. The Dalton Highway offers many views of the Trans Alaska Pipeline system. www.hollandamerica.com 33 The Arctic & Fairbanks http://www.hollandamerica.com
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