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	Alaska Day in the City of Sitka, October 18th.
		Alaska Day in the City of Sitka, October 18th.
		Alaska Day is the anniversary of the formal transfer of the Alaska territory when the Russian Double Eagle flag was lowered and the Stars and Stripes were raised for the first time.
		The first recorded celebration of Alaska Day, in 1949, was highlighted by the unveiling of the bronze statue of "The Prospector" on the lawn of the Pioneer's Home.
	www.eddystoneinn.com /alaskaday.htm (771 words)

	World Almanac for Kids
		Alaska’s major river, the Yukon, is one of the longest on the continent; it flows across the state from E to W, emptying into the Bering Sea.
		Alaska can be divided into three major climate zones: a region of maritime influences (a marine west coast climate), a region of continental (or subarctic) climate, and a region of tundra (or arctic) climate.
		Alaska is not divided into counties; the chief units of local government in the late 1990s were 12 boroughs, 3 unified home-rule municipalities (combining the functions of boroughs and cities), 149 other incorporated communities, and more than 240 federally recognized tribal governments.
	www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/alaska.html (4275 words)

	Alaska Office of Economic Development
		The motto is meant to represent Alaska as a land of promise.
		Alaska Day is the anniversary of the formal transfer of the territory and the raising of the US.
		The trees symbolize Alaska’s wealth of forests, and the farmer, his horse, and the three shocks of wheat represent Alaskan agriculture.
	www.dced.state.ak.us /oed/student_info/student.htm (528 words)

	Alaska Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alaska Day is a legal holiday in the U.S. state of Alaska, observed on October 18.
		It is the anniversary of the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States following the Alaska Purchase, which took place at a flag-raising ceremony at Fort Sitka on October 18, 1867.
		Alaska Day is legally observed statewide, and is a paid holiday for State of Alaska employees.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alaska_Day (148 words)

	Alaska Day October 18th
		October 18 Alaska Day is the anniversary of the formal transfer of the territory and the raising of the US.
		Alaska is one-fifth the size of the Lower 48 states, 488 times larger than Rhode Island, two and a half times larger than Texas, and larger than the next three largest states in the U.S. combined.
		Alaska has about six times as many pilots and 14 times as many aircraft per capita as the rest of the U.S. Lake Hood in Anchorage is the world's largest and busiest seaplane base.
	www.angelfire.com /fl2/cynlyn/101700.html (805 words)

	Alaska Office of Economic Development
		The motto is meant to represent Alaska as a land of promise.
		Alaska Day is the anniversary of the formal transfer of the territory and the raising of the US.
		The trees symbolize Alaska’s wealth of forests, and the farmer, his horse, and the three shocks of wheat represent Alaskan agriculture.
	www.commerce.state.ak.us /oed/student_info/student.htm (528 words)

	Alaska Facts
		Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million by then Secretary of State William H. Seward.
		The Constitution of the State of Alaska provides that the territorial seal shall be the seal for the State of Alaska, with the word "territory" changed to that of "state." The seal is 2 1/8 inches in diameter.
		The words to the song Alaska's Flag were written by Marie Drake, a long-time employee of the Alaska Department of Education, and first appeared as a poem in 1935.
	www.welcometoalaska.com /facts.htm (1883 words)

	Alaska Stock Images - Alaska Facts and Information
		As Alaska’s reputation spread, the population continued to increase and Statehood seemed to be its destiny.
		Alaska State Flag: The design for the Alaska flag was selected in a 1926 contest for Alaska students in grades seven through twelve.
		Longest/Shortest Day: Alaska is known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun".
	www.alaskastock.com /Alaska_Photos_Facts_And_Information.asp (1210 words)

	Alaska Day Trips
		Day trips and longer stays can be easily arranged.
		Enjoy A Day in Kotzebue including a visit to the Culture Camp, City Tour, Tundra Walk and Museum of the Arctic.
		After spending a day touring in Kotzebue, enjoy the night in your comfortable accommodations at the Nullagvik Hotel.
	www.tour-arctic.com /tours.html (592 words)

	Alaska Day - Lucy's Country Calendar Holiday Pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Alaska Day celebrates the diversity of cultures and historical perspectives of their people.
		Alaska is the leading fishing state, ranking first in both quantity and value of the annual catch.
		Alaska is still the most sparsely populated state and according to the 2000 national census, Alaska had a population of 626,932.
	members.aol.com /__121b_BZOGWR0PCbjyyBywW1ibDbRNw2meiVfQnV0T8OLWH/o= (1040 words)

	Alaska The Last Frontier State Capital Juneau
		The name "Alaska" is taken from the Aleut word "aláxsxaq" that refers to an object to which the sea is directed, in this case the Alaska peninsula and mainland.
		The Last Frontier: Alaska, admitted as the 49th state to the union is thought of as "America's Last Frontier" because of it's distance from the lower 48 states and because of it's rugged landscape and climate.
		During this period, critics of Seward's agreement to purchase the Alaska territory from Russia called the plan referred to the plan as "Seward's Folly." Congress, finally relented and on October 18, 1867, in Sitka, the Imperial Russian Flag was lowered and the Stars and Stripes was raised.
	www.netstate.com /states/intro/ak_intro.htm (705 words)

	Alaska Day, City and Borough of Sitka
		Alaska Day Festival annually commemorates the Purchase Transfer of Russian claim of Alaska to the United States of America at Sitka on Oct. 18, 1867, and celebrates the diversity of cultures and historical perspectives of our people.
		The Alaska Day Committee 2006 meets for planning at 7:00 pm at Harrigan Centennial Hall on Tuesdays: July 18, August 15, September 12, 19, 26, October 3 and 10.
		In this place, Sitka, Alaska, on October 18, 1867, the great land of Alaska was transferred from Russia to the United States.
	www.cityofsitka.com /alaskaday (333 words)

	Sitnews -Stories in the News - Ketchikan, Alaska - News, Features, Opinion Polls
		OCTOBER 18 is Alaska Day, a day that commemorates an afternoon in 1867 when Southeastern's October rains held off long enough for Russia's imperial double eagle flag to be lowered and the Stars and Stripes raised to flap wildly in the autumn winds atop a 90-foot flagpole on Castle Hill in Sitka.
		But from that day on, the remarkable Russian-Alaska capital of New Archangel would be known as the American village of Sitka, to serve as Alaska's capital for the next 30-plus years.
		Alaska had been claimed for Russia as early as 1741 after Vitus Bering sighted the mountain he named St. Elias and landed near Yakutat for a cursory exploration.
	www.sitnews.org /JuneAllen/AlaskaDay/101702_alaska_day.html (1360 words)

	Alaska
		Alaska today refers to the entire state as well as the Peninsula.
		Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959.
		Seward's Day commemorates the signing of the treaty by which the United States bought Alaska from Russian, signed on March 30, 1867.
	fairbanks-alaska.com /alaska-history.htm (927 words)

	Alaska purchase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Alaska purchase from Russia by the United States occurred in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward.
		Seward's Day, in honor of William H. Seward, is a holiday in Alaska on the last Monday of March which celebrates the United States' purchase of Alaska from Russia.
		Alaska Day celebrates the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States, which took place on October 18, 1867.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alaska_Purchase (1277 words)

	Interior Alaska Adventures -Day Trips
		On all of our day fishing trips, we provide either a deli or gourmet style lunch, beverages, fly fishing or spinning gear, waders, float-tubes and necessary gear, all transportation and a licensed professional fishing guide.
		The pick-up time for any of our day fishing trips is usually 9am and returns around 4pm.
		Day and overnight tours to Chena Hot Springs Resort and Arctic Circle Hot Springs are available.
	www.aktours.net /day.html (534 words)

	Alaska 8 Day Grand Journey \| Alaska Wildland Adventures
		Day 4: Begin the journey north through the scenic Chugach State Park to Talkeetna, gateway to the Alaska Range.
		Day 6 & 7: Enjoy two full days of exploration and hiking in the Kantishna region of Denali National Park.
		Day 8: Following an early breakfast, embark on another Denali Wildlife drive and watch for wildlife while heading for the entrance of the park.
	www.alaskawildland.com /alaska-8-day-grand-journey-i.htm (829 words)

	Alaska Bear Viewing Adventures 12/21/06
		Day 2 — After breakfast we head out again with the guides to see if we can find some playful bears to watch and photograph.
		If you're staying on for 3 days, enjoy more bear viewing time and another hardy dinner; then back out for a short hike to see if there are any bears near by that want to pose for a photograph.
		Day 3 — The three day trip gives you a little extra time to get an intimate connection with the bears and to get that once in lifetime bear photo.
	www.alaskakayak.com /great-alaska/bear-viewing-2-3-day.php (1444 words)

	Alaska 10-Day Grand Journey - Tour 1103 \| ALASKA.ORG Alaska Tours
		This journey has been customed designed to reflect the interests and educational goals of knowledgable travelers, people who view travel as a means for discovery and a journey toward wisdom.
		Upon arrival, visit the Alaska SeaLife Center or explore the waterfront of this All-American town.
		Enjoy two full days of exploration and hiking in the Kantishna region of Denali National Park.
	www.alaska.org /itineraries/tour1103-alaskatendaygrandjourney.htm (774 words)

	Alaska Day, City and Borough of Sitka
		Alaska Day Festival annually commemorates the Purchase Transfer of Russian claim of Alaska to the United States of America at Sitka on Oct. 18, 1867, and celebrates the diversity of cultures and historical perspectives of our people.
		The Alaska Day Committee 2007 meets for planning at 7:00 pm at Harrigan Centennial Hall on Tuesdays: April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9.
		The Alaska Day Committee is seeking volunteers for the Alaska Day Festival activities such as the October 18, 1867 transfer ceremony (Sitka Ninth Infantry, and Russian Navy and Russian American Co.), the Alaska Day Ball, and Keystone Kops.
	cityofsitka.com /alaskaday/index.html (564 words)

	ALASKA.ORG \| Alaska Vacations & Alaska Travel ~ Honest Alaska Vacation Advice from Local Experts
		From Alaska Native art to polar dinosaurs, whatever your interests, you'll find something appealing on exhibit at the UAF Museum of the North in Fairbanks.
		Browse our free Alaska video gallery and preview actual footage from tours before you book.
		Fly Alaska Airlines across the Arctic Circle to Barrow, the northernmost city in the U.S. Or fly to Nome on the Bering Sea; see the Iditarod finish line, prospect for gold, and collect native crafts.
	www.alaska.org (542 words)

	Defenders of Wildlife - Wolves in Alaska - Same-Day, Land and Shoot Hunting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Same day airborne wolf hunting, also known as "land and shoot," is the practice of spotting wolves from a plane and then landing and immediately shooting them from the ground.
		A substantial effort was mounted to wage a broad-based campaign to counter extreme trophy hunting groups from outside Alaska, which sought to overturn the airplane hunting ban.
		It also added that the Alaska Board of Game has the authority to approve predator reduction objectives and limits, methods and means and who is authorized to participate in the program.
	www.defenders.org /wildlife/wolf/alaska/hunting.html (1328 words)

	Alaska Adventure and Sightseeing Tours Urlaub Alaska tour operator
		Next day board the Alaska Railroad to Whittier for an unforgettable 26 Glacier Cruise through the Prince William Sound area.
		On Day 3 transfer to the railstation to board the Alaska Railroad to Seward.
		On Day 4 fly from Juneau to Anchorage and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
	www.alaska4seasons.com /pages/RailFerryAndRoadTours/index.htm (737 words)

	Alaska Vacations - Day Trips
		Alaska River Rafters provides you with all of the safety equipment and gear to make our Alaska vacations both safe and comfortable.
		Our Alaska vacations feature professional guides who are skilled mountaineers and climbers with years or experience in both rock and ice climbing.
		Some Alaska vacations may focus more on the cultural aspects of the area while others will focus more on the geology of the region.
	www.alaskarafters.com /day-trips.html (1094 words)

	Alaska Adventure Tour 005
		Tour the Alaska Wildlife Center, an organization dedicated to caring for Alaska’s orphaned or injured wildlife.
		After breakfast tour the Alaska Sealife Center, a $56 million project towards study and restoration of Alaska’s marine wildlife.
		A full day trip that begins with a scenic drive along the Matanuska River, through canyons and mountains, to the river’s point of origin, a massive glacier nestled in the mountains of high country.
	www.alaskantour.com /pages/adventuretour005.html (890 words)

	Half day Alaska Kayaking
		On days when Cruise-Kayak trips are offered, the kayaking schedule is the same - 11:00 Am - 3:00 Pm.
		On other days, if a guide is available, these tours can be arranged for other times.
		Half day trips are shorter versions of trips 6, 7,and 8.
	www.alaska.net /~awss/Halfday.html (68 words)

	Ketchikan Daily News \| Opinion
		On what we now call Alaska Day, this great land was formally transferred from Russia to the United States.
		According to an interpretive sign posted at Castle Hill by the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, the Russian flag got stuck during the lowering, and then, after being freed by a soldier who climbed up in a sling to loosen it, the flag was dropped and blown onto the Russian soldiers' bayonets.
		Not surprisingly, the very first Alaska Day celebration was held in Sitka in 1949.
	www.ketchikandailynews.com /opinion/287293924091196.php (570 words)

	Alaska Tours
		Alaska Tour and Travel is proud to offer a wide selection of Alaska day tours, cruises and activities all available at the lowest prices with a single call or email.
		Alaska Bear Viewing Flight from Anchorage (PM): A six-hour afternoon bear viewing tour by plane and boat from Anchorage.
		Alaska Native Heritage Center: An exploration of five distinct Alaskan native cultures at Alaska's premier native educational and cultural facility.
	www.alaskatravel.com /alaska-tours.html (1993 words)

	Tour Alaska, Inc. - Day Tours - Fairbanks
		On day two you'll say goodbye to Barrow and its Midnight Sun as you board your morning flight back to Fairbanks.
		See modern day prospectors looking for the big strike and try your own luck at panning for gold-what you find, you keep.
		View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline, symbolizing the immense changes brought to Alaska's Arctic by the discovery of oil over 35 years ago.
	touralaska.com /daytoursfai.htm (1231 words)

	Sea Kayak Alaska day tours in Prince William Sound
		Over the course of the day we will paddle past floating icebergs, past a nesting colony of Black Legged Kittiwakes, and up to the face of the glacier.
		This tour is the most popular day tour in Alaska for a reason.
		This is a great way to spend the day with your friends and family who do want to kayak.
	www.alaskasummer.com /pages/daytour.html (1023 words)

	Alaska: History, Geography, Population, and State Facts — FactMonster.com
		The former live in the north and northwest parts of Alaska and speak Inupiaq, while the latter live in the south and southwest and speak Yupik.
		University of Alaska - Alaska, University of, at Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau; land-grant and state supported;...
		Alaska - Alaska, largest in area of the United States but third smallest (exceeding only Vermont and...
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108178.html (485 words)

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