Anchorage
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Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska and is a consolidated Borough and is one of Alaska’s major ports. It covers more than two thirds of the metropolitan area and was first built in the year 1914. Oil was discovered in the Anchorage Prudhoe bay in 1968 which resulted in a massive increase in the profile of Anchorage on the world map. Anchorage saw a considerable boom in the oil industry and business right up until 1975. After the Oil boom in Anchorage the city merged with Eagle River and Glen Alps along with other communities which resulted in the expansion of the city.
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If you are thinking of visiting Anchorage, you should stop by the Elmendorf Aif Force Base Wildlife Museum which is open throughout the year. The central attraction is the 10 foor brown bear which is the second largest in the world! YO umay also want to take a look at the Museum of History and Art located in the city centre.
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Just outside of town you can find Potter March Bird Sanctuary – great for bird watchers and wildlife enthusuasts, or if you enjoy a bit of plane spotting, then Lake Hood Air Harbor will be right up your street. For historians, Earthquake Park has a fabulous display detailing Anchorage’s 1964 earthquake. For fishing, camping and hiking, the 500,000 acre Chugach State Park is a must!