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    Planning for our honeymoon through Alaska, I casually looked at Google Maps on our route from Anchorage to Denali. I saw that there’s this Reindeer Farm in Palmer, around 50 minutes north of Anchorage. The Palmer Reindeer Farm is a short detour through our road trip from Anchorage to Denali National Park. I like animals, so I’m like, why not? I’ve never been close to reindeer so here’s my chance. Here’s what to expect when visiting the Reindeer Farm in Palmer, Alaska.  Looking to stay in the Palmer area? Here are a few suggestions: (affiliate links – thank you for supporting our blog) Here’s a few more suggestions on Alaska…

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    Knoxville is the city that hosted the World’s Fair in 1982. Its downtown is cute, with plenty of restaurants and shops to visit. Its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and the touristy towns near it makes it a good starting or end base for exploring the area. Here is a list of 8 things to do in Knoxville, TN with Kids.  Here’s a list of articles we recommend visiting with kids:  Market Square: The Best Thing To Visit In Knoxville Address: 12 Market Sq, Knoxville, TN 37902Hours: Hours Vary depending on whether you’re shopping, dining, or just going to the parksPrice: Varies.  On Wednesdays from 9 am to 12…

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