Article: Weekend in Alaska: Why not?

Hey, let's spend the weekend in Alaska!

Sounds crazy? Not really. If you've ever blitzed into New York for a long weekend from the Bay Area, you should know this: Flying to Anchorage takes the same amount of time. And the windy canyons of Manhattan don't compare to the jagged, snow-capped ranges which line the fjords a mere half-hour to the south of the Alaskan state capital.

In mid-October, I blasted up last-minute from San Jose on Alaska Air ($544; you'll do better with some planning) and stayed in basic digs at the Clarion Suites ($119 per night) in downtown Anchorage. My wife, Sara, was already there on business. We rented a car and -- newcomers to the state, both of us -- were blown ...

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