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North Pole, Alaska; A Christmas Wonderland

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North Pole, Alaska; A Christmas Wonderland

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I'm currently visiting my cousin who is based on Eilson Air Force Base just outside North Pole, Alaska. It is a dream of most to see the beautiful scenery and attractions Alaska has to offer, but this is my second time around! So let the adventure begin!

Santa’s Reindeer

Feeding Santa’s Reindeer

Taken by Tate Alderin-Lopez

I never thought I would be able to feed Santa's Reindeer, but here I am. Antler Academy offers a once in a lifetime experience to get in a pen with some authentic, Alaskan reindeer. On top of that, Antler Academy's staff offers a lot of insightful information to make your experience one to remember! Did you know in one square inch of a reindeer's winter-coat there is as much hair as the average human head?

The Bigger The Better, Right?

My cousin Tate and I getting our photo taken with Santa.

Taken by Madeline Godfrey​

​Right next door to the Santa Claus House, lies giant Santa. A tourist hotspot, we had to stop and get our pictures taken with him. Santa has recently been moved back away from the road to make this a tourist-safe spot to capture the perfect photo. With eyes that big, we all need to remember Santa is always watching!

Santa Claus House 2.0

Madeline and I getting our picture taken infront of the newly renovated Santa Claus House.

Taken by Tate Alderin-Lopez

This is where all of the goodies lie. Inside you can find an entire renovated store where you can get a sweat treat and a cup of hot chocolate! A Christmas wonderland one might call it, the store is filled with Christmas decoration made locally from Alaska. The store has undergone some major changes, almost doubling in size. Santa has a lot of presents to make for all of the good boys and girls each year, now he has double the space to do so!

Coming to you from where it is Christmas everyday in North Pole, I hope you enjoy this article!

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