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(GERMANY OUT) Aleuten : Unalaska, Dutch Harbour :Russisch-orthodoxe Kirche undErinnerungsstätte (Photo by Kanus/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

Why visit Aleutian Islands

If Alaska is primarily characterized by both beauty and hostility, the fiery rim of volcanic islands stretching into the Pacific is the prime example of this dichotomy.

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Alaska Unplugged: 10 Family-Friendly Days in The Last Frontier

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  1. 1 Landing on a Denali National Park glacier during a thrilling "flightseeing" journey
  2. 2 Kayaking alongside whales, seals, and sea lions in Kenai Fjords National Park
  3. 3 Tasting birch syrup and birch ice cream on a Talkeetna factory tour
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