Patrick Gichrist
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KUAC
Alaska tourism industry leaders are optimistic heading for this winter tourism season even after last year saw nearly 22,000 fewer visitors.
Eric Stone
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Alaska Public Media
Josh Koch
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U.S. Geological Survey
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