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	Pretty to look at, risky to touch: A chemical found in the sap and outer hairs of cow parsnip, found along many trails, causes a rash on some people when the sun comes out. Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News
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	Delegates favor an income tax FAIRBANKS -- Gov. Frank Murkowski's Conference of Alaskans on Wednesday rebelled against him and expressed strong support for an income tax, an idea the governor has forcefully opposed since he campaigned for the office. Juneau delegate Clark Gruening, one of the converence leaders Murkowski appointed, described the (More...)

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	The Alaska Railroad carries skiers into the countryside. Photo by Evan R. Steinhauser		Rails to the trails Railroad expands on its ski train idea to draw more summer riders (More...) Begin ban on bear bait with ban on bird feeders (More...) Field Notes (More...) Wolf pack or no wolf pack, musher has a tale to tell ARMSTRONG: He says he was unconscious for hours after his dog sled hit a tree. (More...) Outdoors hot line (More...)

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	Seeing Alaska can be a lifetime's pleasure. If you have only a few days or weeks in the state, Alaska.com is your best vacation travel guide for enjoying the glories of the Last Frontier. Plan your trip \| Travel deals Denali National Park Anchorage \| Fairbanks Cruises \| Salmon fishing Alaska Railroad \| RV travel Car rental \| Highways Bears \| Glaciers \| Flightseeing Frequently asked questions Help with school reports Find a job \| Find a home		Kayaking the icy waters Suppose they came by sea. Instead of walking across the Bering Strait land bridge during the (More...) Travel advice Columnist Scott McMurren finds savings in Alaska airfares and activities. See him on our regional travel pages. Travel information by region • Southcentral -- Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Kenai, Prince William Sound. • Inside Passage -- Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, Haines, Glacier Bay NP, Klondike Gold Rush NP. • Interior -- Denali NP, Fairbanks.