알래스카 오로라 여행: Alaska Journey Tours

알래스카 페어뱅크스 ... 도심 속에 화원 (정원)을 구경할 수 있어서 ... 종종 찾는 공간이다. 

UAF 대학교에서 관리하는 보타닉 가든에서는 종종 음악회 (야외 공연) 가 열린다. 아름다운 꽃들도 구경하고 가족들과 오후 즐거운 한 때를 보내고 있다.

Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center

Since 1998 three separate organizations in Interior Alaska struggled with inadequate space that made it difficult to meet the needs of those they served. The Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau (FCVB) and the Alaska Public Lands Information Center (APLIC) talked of sharing a new facility that would inspire residents and visitors to get out and explore Interior and Arctic Alaska. At the same time, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) dreamed of having a cultural center to preserve Athabascan languages, carry-on traditional knowledge through Elder teachings, and instill confidence and pride in Alaska Native youth. It was Alaska’s Congressional delegation, led by Senator Ted Stevens, who suggested these three entities work together to plan and build a joint facility.

To some, it was an unlikely partnership. But leaders from each partner agency rolled up their sleeves and immersed themselves in the business of building, planning and raising funds for construction. Now that we’ve opened, facility operation and maintenance costs are shared. The vision of working together remains strong.

The sum of this partnership is truly greater than its individual parts. The synergy of working together has created a world class visitor center at a price none could afford on their own. Partner activities and programs complement each other in a way that allows each distinct organization to better fulfill its individual mission.

Many have worked to encourage urban and rural Alaska to put away differences of the past and find common ground—none more than the late Morris Thompson who was widely recognized as a bridge between cultures. The Center is committed to honoring his legacy by promoting improved appreciation and understanding between Alaska Native and non-Native communities. As Alaska Native business leader and member of the fundraising team Byron Mallott stated early in the project planning, “If we can get it right in the Morris Thompson Center, it can be an example to others of how we can work together for the benefit of all Alaskans.”

While visiting the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center you will experience the grandeur of Interior Alaska. Located on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, this extraordinary community centerpiece celebrates who we are and how we live. It educates residents and visitors about our natural and cultural history, and we hope it motivates you to go out and explore all that Fairbanks and the Interior has to offer.

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The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center is committed to ensuring that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity provided by MTCVC. Please contact the MTCVC Executive Director with questions or comments about the MTCVC’s non-discrimination policies, to get additional information, or to file a complaint.

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center Executive Director, 101 Dunkel St., Suite 210, Fairbanks, AK 99701,info@morristhompsoncenter.org, 907.459.3701.

봄 내음이 물씬 나는 계절에 ... Chena River 는 새로운 얼굴로 반갑게 여행객들을 맞이 한다. 파란 하늘과 흰 구름 ... 산과 강물 ... 5월 알래스카의 또 다른 아름다움이 아닐까?

페어뱅크스에서 디날리 국립공원이 제일 잘 보이는 장소 (View Point) 를 찾아 멋진 장면을 사진에 담았다. 이제 곧 셔틀 버스 투어가 시작되는 5월달 ... 많은 기대와 설레임으로 Denali 공원을 바라 보았다.

디날리 국립공원의 규모가 엄청나서 몇 장에 나눠서 ... 전경을 담을 수 있었다. 그래서 ...파노라마로 찍어 보았다.

4월 말인데도 아직 강 위에 얼음이 녹지 않았다. 강가 쪽에 조금이 녹고 있는 모습을 볼 수 있다.