While officials and organizers, as well as participants and volunteers, are getting ready for the world famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race this year, officials have decided to alter the path of the trail. This will mark the first time that the race route will include a short detour bypassing the Happy River Steps, which … Continue reading AK’s Iditarod will have some Route Changes this Year
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Anchorage Museum offering ‘free days’ starting Feb 4
If you have bank cards with either Bank of America or Merrill Lynch, than you could gain free admission to the popular Anchorage Museum on specified days this year. Starting on February 4th and continuing thereafter on the first Saturday of each month, individuals with Bank of America (or Alaska Airlines Visa, issued through this … Continue reading Anchorage Museum offering ‘free days’ starting Feb 4
Visit Anchorage AK’s Crystal Gallery of Ice this month
Visiting Town Square Park in Anchorage AK holds an extra special attraction from now until February. Magnificent ice sculptures are on view throughout the park as part of a competition held last Sunday. Two-person teams worked on two 3,000 pound ice blocks to create a sculpture of their choosing for the Crystal Gallery of Ice … Continue reading Visit Anchorage AK’s Crystal Gallery of Ice this month
Navy Ship May be Commissioned in Anchorage AK
According to a recent news article on KTUU.com, a new Navy ship could be commissioned in Anchorage AK. The USS Anchorage, which is currently in the process of sea trials, is under consideration for commissioning in Anchorage and is the second Navy ship to be named after the popular Alaskan city. Last November, Sen. Lisa … Continue reading Navy Ship May be Commissioned in Anchorage AK
AK’s Denali National Park eliminates vehicle entrance fee for 2012
Visitors of Denali National Park will no longer need to pay a vehicle entrance fee in 2012, as recently reported by KTUU.com. Starting January 1st of the New Year, the park will eliminate the $20 per vehicle fee and instead charge an entrance fee for $10 a person over 16. Park visitors may pay the … Continue reading AK’s Denali National Park eliminates vehicle entrance fee for 2012
Get the Great “Home Grown” Tastes of Alaskan Seafood in Anchorage AK
Where can you get the freshest seafood year-round? Alaska is known for its delectable ‘Alaskan grown’ foods, and seafood is on the top of that list. John Jackson of New Sagaya Markets, an Anchorage AK based business that sells to both local consumers direct and via several grocery stores, reported to Anchorage Daily News that … Continue reading Get the Great “Home Grown” Tastes of Alaskan Seafood in Anchorage AK
Alaska comes in 3rd for Fastest Growing State in 2011
The new Census Bureau estimates are in for 2011 and Alaska came in the top three for fastest-growing states for the year. According to these estimates, Alaska ranked in 3rd for the fastest-growing states in 2011, just behind Texas and Utah, respectively. From April 2010 through June 2011, Alaska’s population grew 1.8 percent, which is … Continue reading Alaska comes in 3rd for Fastest Growing State in 2011
Alaska’s Iditarod and Yukon Quest dog sled races gather entries for 2012
The 2012 Yukon Quest and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog races already have a number of entries, according to a recent article at ktuu.com. The Yukon Quest is a 1,000 mile sled dog race that will be in February 2012 starting in Fairbanks, AK, while the Iditarod is the world famous sled dog race starting … Continue reading Alaska’s Iditarod and Yukon Quest dog sled races gather entries for 2012
AMH Anchorage Cup results for Beach Lake Freestyle ski races
The AMH Anchorage Cup results from last Sunday’s Beach Lake Freestyle races are in. This competitive skiing activity held by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage features individuals of all skill levels with children and adult races; winners are selected due to their performance points earned from the best times for completing a given race. … Continue reading AMH Anchorage Cup results for Beach Lake Freestyle ski races
Stay up-to-date on Anchorage AK outdoor Events this winter
Want to stay in the know about outdoor events in Anchorage AK this winter? Anchorage Daily News online offers a great way to see what events are happen each week with the “Outdoors hotline” section of their website. This week some highlights include “Zoo Lights!” at the Alaska Zoo from Thursday to Sunday at 5 … Continue reading Stay up-to-date on Anchorage AK outdoor Events this winter
