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• Airfares and attractions are affordable during this shoulder season of travel. Some airlines begin seasonal service in April, so do your homework. • Daylight arrives rapidly, animals begin to emerge from winter hiding places, and humans are outside almost constantly. May and June are known as springtime in Alaska. Cons • Spring is also known as breakup, meaning slush, mud, and road grit are everywhere. Trees are not yet bearing leaves, and the landscape is generally brown or gray. • Weather can be a bit bipolar, with late snowstorms blowing in from the north or warm, strong Chinook (wind) storms rushing up from the south. • Later in the spring, bears and moose bring out their babies, so these mamas are on high watch for threats. It is imperative to watch out for the new families, even to the detour of a favorite hiking trail or attraction. Planning Your Adventure 6