NRITS Activities

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	Explore Alaska Native Cultures Located just a short 10 minute drive from downtown, the Alaska Native Heritage Center includes a Welcome House and Village Sites. The Welcome House hosts traditional Native dancing and interpretive displays while the Village Sites allow visitors to see five authentic Native settings alongside a pictureesque lake and beautifully landscaped trails. This will be a group activity and dinner will be served. Cost per person (applies to guests only): $50.00 adult, $25.00 child	HOME PROGRAM LODGING REGISTRATION SPEAKER & MODERATOR INFO VENDOR/SPONSOR OPPORUNITIES
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The Alaska Zoo One of the most visited attractions in the State of Alaska, the Alaska Zoo is home to nearly 100 birds and mammals. Situated on 25 wooded acres on the beautiful hillside area of Anchorage, the zoo invites visitors to see the many species of Alaskan wildlife, as well as exotics, up close. An after-hours tour to showcase native animals is being planned with behind the scenes encounters on tap. Because this is a one-of-a-kind experience, space is very limited so register early. A box dinner and transportation will be provided. Cost per person: $30.00
	Portage Glacier Tour Built on the remnants of a terminal morain left by Portage Glacier the Begich Boggs Visitor Center will host conference participants to an after-hours tour. View the exhibits, watch the award-winning film "Voices from the Ice" and take an interpretive 1/4 mile hike around the Gary Williams Memorial Trail. A box dinner and transportation will be provided. Cost per person: $15.00
Sourdough Mining Company Dine in an atmosphere of a Alaskan hospitality. The Sourdough Mining Company is a replica of an old mill house and offers a seafood menu. After dinner take in "the Adventures of Dusty Soudough" in the Sourdough Tent City Theater. Dusty will take you back to the gold rush days with song, storytelling and humor. Transportation is provided! There is no upfront cost for this activity. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their own dinners (entrees vary from $13.50 to $45.95).
On Your Own Activities - a sampling of things to do!

Alaska Railroad Rides

Enjoy scenic Alaska without having to lift a finger (or start your car). The Alaska Railroad offers several great train rides south and north of Anchorage. Conference participants can receive a 10% discount for any tour . To receive your discount coupon, send us an email with "Railroad Tour" in the subject line.

Eagle River Nature Center

Eagle River is located approximately 35 minutes north of Anchorage. The Nature Center offers guided tours and 9 miles of nature trails. September hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Individuals should plan on signing in at the front desk prior to hiking. You can also email any questions or reservations to them directly.

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Rafting

If rafting or fishing is your style several local shops offer guided trips including: Alaska Raft & Kayak (907) 561-7238, Alaska Whitewater (907 337-7238 and 6th Avenue Outfitters (907) 276-0233. For those willing to travel outside of Anchorage the Chugach Outdoor Center offers everything from Class V whitewater to scenice float trips for a variety of ages and ability levels.

Museums

The Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum has 20 different aircraft on display. Exhibits include the Aletuian Campain during WWII; historic polar flights and much more. The Alaska Museum of Natural History offers visitors the opportunityto explore a hundred million years of Alaska's natural history (including polar dinosaurs). A trip to the Anchorage Museum of History & Art (larges museum in Alaska) rounds out your trip.

Denali National Park

It's more than a mountain! You can take a motor coach or train to the park where you will find modern accommodations. View Mt. McKinely, the highest peak on the North American continent, while keeping an eye out for grizzly and black bear, caribou, moose, and sheep.

Flight Tours

Soar over the glaciers and Chugach Mountains for your most spectacular flying experience ever! Helicopter tours and legendary bush planes take you into the pristine wilderness minutes from downtown Anchorage. Add in a little fishing or wildlife viewing and you've got a trip to remember!

Cruises with Renown Tours

The finest wildlife and glacier viewing in Alaska! Join the crew of Renown Tours for a day that is sure to become one of your fondest Alaska memories. View piedmont and alpine glaciers, watch for Humpback whales, Steller sea lions, Dall's porpoise, harbor porpoise, orca, harbor seals, bald eagles, puffins and many other types of marine birds. This tour is fully narrated by one of their experienced captains, lunch is provided and transportation is available! They are also offering a special discount for the conference. Just mention the 2008 National Rural Intelligent Transportation System Conference and pay only $125.10 (plus tax/fees) per person for the 6 hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise and only $62.10 (plus tax/fees) per person for the 3 hour Resurrection Bay Cruise. Contact them directly for reservations (toll-free) 888-514-8687.