Standard pallet sizes. Pallets are portable platforms used to package items for freight shipping. There are two pallet types: stringer pallets and block pallets. Stringer pallets are built with 2â x 4â wood, plastic or metal âstringers.â Block pallets are similar, except they are made with individual blocks.
Northern Lights Viewing. Alaska is one of the best places on earth to see the northern lights â colorful bands of light that dance in the dark night sky. Travelers from all over the world come to Alaska each winter to see this stunning display and take advantage of other winter experiences like snowmobiling, dog mushing, skiing, festivals and sporting events.
The Northern Lights can appear at any time, but they usually grace the sky between 6 oâclock in the evening and 1 oâclock in the morning. 1  It is rare to see the Northern Lights before 18. 00/6pm, even during the dark months. 2  The highest frequency is around 22. 00â23. 3  If you see the Northern Lights at 19.