Sure, it gets mind-numbing cold, and sure, shoveling snow off the car every morning can be a drag. But, the truth is, that same cold and snow that we complain about affords us the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy winter like nowhere else in the country. March will be a busy month in Anchorage. Anchorage's annual winter festival, Fur Rendezvous, is really a year-round event. Some times, you've just got to get out of town.
Winter can do that to people.
To get a feel for the Valley of bygone days, visit the Old Wasilla Townsite Park on Mainstreet during the holidays. Volunteers from area schools transform the complex with holiday lights and decorations. If you've always wanted to experience Denali National Park while it's dressed in white, make your destination Healy. Seward's a town that knows how to party, winter or not. Arts in Achorage Read about this winter's cultural offerings in Southcenral Alaska, including theater, dance and art shows.