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Ever thought about paddling around icebergs in Antarctica?










Photos courtesy of B. Belknap


Icebergs in the Antarctic area sometimes have stripes, formed by layers of snow that react to different conditions. Blue stripes are often created when a crevice in the ice sheet fills up with meltwater and freezes so quickly that no bubbles form. When an iceberg falls into the sea, a layer of salty seawater can freeze to the underside. If this is rich in algae, it can form a green stripe. Brown, black and yellow lines are caused by sediment, picked up when the ice sheet grinds downhill towards the sea.




Alaska Marine Highway System

"Indescribable adventure awaits at every bend of Alaska's incredible coastline. Each magnificent fjord, towering glacier, and historic waterfront town urges you to linger and discover its wonders. Give yourself the freedom to answer this "call of the wild" on an Alaska Marine Highway ferry ship, through the Inside Passage, across the Gulf of Alaska, into Prince William Sound, and out to the Aleutians. Let AMHS provide your room and prepare your meals, or sleep in the solarium and have a picnic. Bring along your car, RV, boat, or bicycle, but leave the driving to us!"


As a service to our members and visitors, we are listing women-owned B & B's and travel agencies to help make your visit to Alaska special.



Visit the State of Alaska Tourism Website for more information.


Anchorage

"K" Street B & B
Karen Warrick
1443 "K" Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone/Fax: 907.279.1443
"K" Street B & B is conveniently located in downtown Anchorage, 4.2 miles from the airport, two blocks to the market/deli, close to the famous coastal trail for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Non-smoking environment.


Kingsview Bed & Breakfast
Peggy Beal
15623 Kings Way Rd.
P.O. Box 240832
Anchorage, Alaska 99524
A custom home built to enjoy Alaska's beauty. Spectacular view, wildlife, gracious hospitality.
Phone: 907.345.8683 Fax: 907.345.8684



Off The Tracks
Mary Ross
342 W. 11th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Women's guest house in Anchorage, one block from park strip -- a self contained guest area with private entrance, common living area, kitchenette and a shared bathroom.
Phone: 907.272.6537


Girdwood

Arctic Ladies
Email

Echo Drive 289
P.O.Box 308
Girdwood, Alaska 99587
Travel adventure for ladies. Join Arctic Ladies adventure traveling for women Inc. an Alaska based International tour operator for your next vacation. We at Arctic Ladies aim to provide unique travel experiences in extraordinary settings by offering you an array of quality adventure trips in Alaska and selected International destinations.
Call us toll-free at 1-877-783-1954
Phone: 907.783.1954 or Fax 907.783.1954


Dillingham

The Overlook B & B
Pat Freeland
Dillingham, Alaska
Phone: 907.842.4524



Gustavus

Good River Bed & Breakfast
Sandy Burd
PO Box 37
Gustavus, Alaska 99826
Phone and fax: 907.697.2241


The
Kenai Peninsula


Island Watch B & B
Eileen Mullen
Homer, Alaska.
Phone: 907.235.2265


Knik River/Palmer
Women's Base Camp

Our goal is to provide a safe alternative place for women travelers to Alaska, and provide a more personal experience (complete with "local" flavor!) for them. This is our "contribution" to the women's community at large everywhere.

An alternative accommodation for women travelers, located one hour north of Anchorage, on Knik River road close to the glacier. The Women's Base Camp provides safe economical and fun lodging for women adventurers from and going everywhere, Creek-side cozy women-built log cabins, furnished main kitchen/living area, hot shower and firepit circle/picnic table, BBQ etc. Go hike, bike, and boat upriver to the Knik Glacier, camp under the midnight sun!
email: Women's Base Camp


Kodiak

Kodiak Bed & Breakfast

Mary Monroe
308 Cope St
Kodiak, Alaska, 99615
Phone: 907.486.6567


Sitka

Alaska Ocean View B & B
Carole Denkinger
1101 Edgecumbe Drive
Sitka, Alaska 99835.
Phone: 907.747.8310



Skagway

Chilkoot Trail Outpost

Kathy Hosford

POB 286
Skagway, Alaska 99840.
Phone: 907.983.3799



Talkeetna 


Talkeetna Roadhouse
Trisha Costello Zepf
Main Street,
PO Box 604,
Talkeetna, Alaska 99576
The Roadhouse operates a kitchen and bakery in addition to offering 8 rooms (private as well as hostel style.) Breakfasts are piled high with homecooked food and "our cinammon rolls are world famous!" Conveniently located in downtown Talkeetna within easy walking distance to all the attractions of town: river, fishing charters, museums, flight seeing businesses, gift shops, pubs and more. Open all year. 
Phone: 907.733.1351


TOK


International Friendship House B & B and Art Gallery
Helga Wagenleiter
P.O. Box 264
Tok, Alaska 99780
Phone: 907.883.5600





June
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in
are different from the things we do.
Freya Stark
English Explorer




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Margaret Mead
Anthropologist




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