{"id":282,"date":"2016-07-01T23:36:52","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T23:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alaskacartransport.com\/news\/?p=282"},"modified":"2016-07-01T23:36:52","modified_gmt":"2016-07-01T23:36:52","slug":"celebrate-the-4th-of-july-in-alaska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alaskacartransport.com\/news\/celebrate-the-4th-of-july-in-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the 4th of July in Alaska"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If Alaska had a slogan, it might just read, \u201cGo Fourth and Celebrate.\u201d Just about everywhere you turn, there\u2019s a celebration in honor of the Fourth of July. It may be because cities like Seward earned the title of \u201cAll American City\u201d on not one, but three occasions. Or maybe it\u2019s because Alaska is the last frontier where wilderness remains pristine.<\/p>\n

 
\nWho knows, but if you haven\u2019t made any plans to visit Alaska or haven\u2019t had time to plan your Fourth of July vacation, why not make travel plans to visit Alaska now. If you\u2019re lucky enough, you\u2019ve already signed up for the Mount Marathon Race in Seward. Runners can face the challenge that only the Mount Marathon can offer.<\/p>\n

 
\nIf running is not your style, then fishing just might be. If you\u2019re an angler seeking out solitude and wilderness, there\u2019s no place better to do that than in Alaska. For some travelers, sitting around in traffic waiting to arrive at their destination and for their vacation to begin is just the norm. For others, being alone with the wilderness and being one with nature is where it\u2019s at for this year\u2019s vacation.<\/p>\n

 
\nThe beauty of Alaska is, of course in its natural landscaping. Brown bears, wild salmon, moose, and the bald eagle are just a few of the natural and amazing sites you\u2019ll see. And as diverse the landscape is from mountains to rivers and glaciers, is how diverse the activities you will find there.<\/p>\n

 
\nIf solitude and casting your line in the fresh, cool waters of Alaska or running up a mountain in a marathon are not your style, and you are more Americana than that, how about a good old-fashioned parade down Main Street.<\/p>\n

 
\nThe city of Seward hosts the most spectacular parade you could imagine. The small town of only a few thousands bursts at the seams every Fourth of July to host its annual Fourth of July festivities. Whether it\u2019s an historic stroll down town or to browse through the wares of the many vendors, there\u2019s plenty of festivities to take part in on Main Street USA in Seward, Alaska.<\/p>\n

 
\nFor more fun in the Alaskan sun, visit the Girdwood Forest Fair in early July. There are plenty of activities from a dazzling parade to interesting foods, fun contests and enjoyable entertainment not to mention plenty of craft vendors.<\/p>\n

 
\nWhy is this summer the perfect time to visit Alaska? Alaska is not your typical vacation for starters; there are more diverse activities than you could imagine. Culture and heritage are important to Alaskans and so is preservation of the pristine natural wilderness. In Alaska during summer, the nights are longer and the days are sweeter. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n

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For more information on some of the summer festivities, click HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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