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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 2:19 am
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alphaeagle
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The weather has been great in Anchorage last couple of days. I've been able to see McKinley several times the last week or so.

From Anchorage, you should be able to drive to Seward and back in a day. It's an incredible drive. There have been several avalanches that have closed the road this year, I'm not sure if it gets better or worse as it starts warming up. Also tends to be quite a few car wrecks that can cause delays, so plan accordingly.

Whittier, along the same road, is also a unique place to go. Really not much to do there, probably especially now, but it is scenic and the tunnel that gets you there is neat.

In Anchorage itself, weather is hard to predict. The weather forecast can change often. One thing I do always recommend people to do is hike up flattop mountain. There are some nice hiking trails in that area too that are popular with locals. Even if you're not up for a hike the view next to the parking lot is pretty good. I always enjoy heading to a spot near Anchorage International and watching airplanes takeoff and land. That can be an all weather activity. There is also the coastal trail which is nearby which can give good views of downtown Anchorage and the inlet. There are tons of hiking trails in and around Anchorage, but many of them will probably still be covered in snow.
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