The holiday hustle and bustle is quickly approaching, but the Betster also hopes folks take a bit of time to slow down and just breathe each day. There’s plenty to do as always, and one of those to-do things can be to sit and smell the roses — er, woodsmoke, maybe. Or all the fresh snow we’ve been getting. Maybe a bakery-scented candle. Whatever passes for rose-sniffing in wintertime, do that. The point is to just take a breath for a second. If you’re not so into that slow life, well, as usual, we’ve got the thing for you — just check out these Best Bets.

BEST WILDLIFE REFUGE BET: The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is back open! Stop by during their open hours, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for the winter. The AMNWR Visitor Center will continue to

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