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I frequently get emails from people planning trips to Anchorage asking what kinds of things there are to do--here's a list to answer that question. Hope you don't mind the cold! Unless otherwise stated these activities are free.1. Go ice fishing. The 21st Annual Ice Fishing Jamboree out at Jewel Lake is free with poles, warm-up tents and all equipment provided--perfect for kids and adults alike.
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The Alaska Women Reject Palin rally was to be held outside on the lawn in front of the Loussac Library in midtown Anchorage. Home made signs were encouraged, and the idea was to make a statement that Sarah Palin does not speak for all Alaska women, or men. I had no idea [...]
From Byron York at National Review On-line. Palin and the Bloggers [Byron York] Here in St. Paul, I was on NPR this evening with a man named Michael Carey, who is a columnist and former editorial page editor for the...
This is the post where I play tour guide, taking you on a virtual tour of Anchorage and some of the things you could expect to see here.The only thing missing in the pictures are the bears. Did you hear? We've been overrun lately, with four attacks in the city this summer and last week someone hit a 700 pound grizzly with their car. On a four lane street downtown in front of Cal Worthington Ford
Who says traveling is all about spending tons of money and an expensive trip all the time? A trip to Anchorage need not always be too high on the pocket. It can be nice and enjoyable trip that is spent only on a fraction of your budget. There are always ways and measures to cut down the unnecessary and pointless accommodation expenses which includes considering Cheap Anchorage Hotels Booking. This
I flew into Anchorage at midnight on Sunday and took this picture as we came over Fire Island on the final approach. The night was a little darker than it should be with all those clouds--you can't even see the mountains because of them--but it gives you an idea of how bright it can be at midnight.The flight was uncommonly comfortable and relaxing and as a bonus I watched a DVD that I'd recommend
As much as I love traveling, I love getting home too (though I could easily have delayed the arrival home from New Zealand for another month or so ). The trip from Anchorage to Whitehorse yesterday was fairly complex, and not an itinerary you’ll find on any travel-agent database. From Anchorage to Juneau [...]
Rain, rain, go away - I don’t think I’ve seen it rain this much since I left Vancouver 20 years ago. Yesterday we came down from Denali to Anchorage - luckily the rain stopped for a bit while we were at the Iditarod headquarters at Wasilla so the puppies were cuddly, but this morning when [...]
The central province of Quang Ngai inaugurated an anchorage on June 14 as part of a 208 billion VND project funded by the Australian government to help mitigate natural disasters’ devastating impacts.
The Tinh Hoa anchorage, located in Son Tinh district, was built at a total cost of 39 billion VND, of which more than 27 billion VND were provided as non-refundable aid by the Australian Governmen
The hot hot summer is coming, it can be felt already. Nothing to do again global warming(excepted travel green, bike to the job, think environmental friendly). If you ‘ll find in a good summer day the climate unbearable, then Anchorage in Alaska is the right place for you.
Anchorage, Alaska is located slightly farther to the [...]
Well, this is pretty good. My parents said. Instead of going on Sunday, we decided to go to Alaska on Memorial Day. The airport is so empty. They said. The trip to Alaska includes a stop in Seattle, WA.
So we drove to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, waited for a while, and then boarded to plane. Since the flight was very last-minute, my family got split up into different rows,
This has been a popular list the past two summers so, following tradition, I've updated it with current times and locations along with a few new events.I get frequent emails from people new to Anchorage who want to know about activities for kids and this post is my answer. If you're not in Anchorage it might give you ideas for activities in your own community--try putting together a list for your
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This is the updated 2007 activity calender, if you aren't living in Anchorage, maybe these activities will give you ideas about what may be available in your own community--or maybe you should just move to Anchorage.1. Go ice fishing. The 20th Annual Ice Fishing Jamboree out at Jewel Lake will be Saturday and Sunday December 15th and 16th from 10am-3pm. It's free, with poles, warm-up tents and all equipment provided--perfect for kids and adults alike. My own children love it. For more details see this page here or contact the event's sponsor: the Alaska Sportfishing Association at (907) 562-4141 for more details.2. Go snow tubing at Alyeska Resort. The new Glacier Tubing Park offers sledding on Mt. Alyeska, $15 for adults and $10 for kids, in 1 1/2 hour sessions starting at 10:00am. Beware that children must be 42" to ride. Inner tubes are provided.3. Ice skate at Westchester Lagoon. One the ice is declared thick enough it will be maintained for skating all winter and on F
Azem Limani, 37, Anchorage, Alaska, was sentenced in federal court to 18 months imprisonment for violations of wire fraud and engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property related to a mortgage fraud scheme involving properties in Achorage, Alaska. According to the information presented to the court, Limani engaged in a wide ranging mortgage fraud scheme using a number of others to obtain a series nominee loans, that is loans that …Read More...
Before I get into this week's list, which may or may not be exciting depending on how you feel about compost, I have to point out that I haven't done ANY of the items on this list. Why not? Well Lillian decided it was a good time to get sick and when she does sick, she does it good. Apparently the doctor believes she has viral meningitis, as opposed to bacterial meningitis which is the especially nasty kind, and she's been laid up for going on a week now. High fever, low spirits, highly contagious which means I've been stuck in the sick room nursing my baby and worrying until she shows signs of improvement--what are the chances she'll get better in time for me to go to Bouchercon this week? Two years I've waited to go to that conference and that's the week she decides to get sick.In an unrelated news item, and to the disillusionment of anyone who might have thought I had any kind of cool going on, here's a story for you: I was getting ready for bed two nights ago and was b
Because Anchorage is a stopping spot between Asia and North America there's a larger arts and cultural element than you would normally find in a city this size. Here's a tour of my favorite pieces of outdoor art around town--things that beautify the city and make us look a little classier than we actually are. You can click on any photo to see it enlarged.1. Fishing poles. Located on the overpass on 15th Avenue downtown these fishing poles become hanging baskets each summer. Form following function--I love it!2. Wyland mural. Painted on the side of J.C. Penneys downtown it was created by Wyland who's chosen to do what has worked for Michaelangelo, Raphael and Cher and go by only his first name. He came to town as the first stop on his "Whaling Wall Tour" in 1994 (you can see the other murals here) so I'm including it for old time's sake. It's not really my style of art but my boys love the whales. For 500 bonus points, can you name the kind of whale? I'm the mother of
Anti-alcohol advocates in Anchorage, Alaska, say a 10 percent tax at the wholesale level on all alcohol sold in the city will help curb public drunkenness.A group headed by the former leader of the local Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter wants to get the tax on the ballot for the next election cycle. The group has already lined up the support of Mayor Mark Begich and other politicians. The group says the tax would raise $10 million to $12 million annually, which they claim would be directed to fund additional police and to help people with alcohol problems.The Anchorage Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers Association says the tax is too high and they will fight the measure. The businesses have initiated several programs, including free rides home for people who have consumed too much alcohol.Anchorage voters rejected an 8 percent sales tax on alcohol in 1994 and 1995. An attempt to get a similar measure on the ballot in 2002 failed when supporters could not obtain enough signa
Anchorage is a nice size, big enough to find what you need, small enough to be familiar with what's available. For those who may find yourself in Anchorage someday (we get our share of tourists each summer) here is a list of some great goods and services I'd recommend:1. Need a sandwich shop? I'd recommend The Perfect Cup at the Dimond Center, I dream about their avocado/bacon sandwich--if ethnic food is your thing you should consider Milano's on Arctic and 36th, they have terrific gyros and steak and cheese sandwiches.2. Need a photographer? Stanton Photography, definitely the best. All of his pictures are beautiful.3. Need a restaurant? South Side Bistro on Huffman. I'd recommend the cream of sundried tomato soup with the chevre salad and the raspberry creme brulee for dessert and you could always order more and take it home . . .4. Need a dentist? James Nichols, D.D.S or Russell Morrell, D.D.S. I know over a dozen good dentists, but these two I'd highly recommend.5.
I know the biggest buzz on the female blog circuit is the BlogHer conference in Chicago this summer but if you're looking for a fun place to visit and some real happenings (and don't get me wrong all you Windy City lovers out there) get your tickets for Bouchercon which is being held here in Anchorage, Alaska September 27-30.You haven't heard of Bouchercon? It's the biggest and longest-running mystery-lovers convention in the world. Named after mystery writer Anthony Boucher, Bouchercon is the place where mystery writers, editors, sellers, publishers and fans get together for shop talk and rubbing shoulders with the Who's Who of the mystery world. (It's during the convention that attendees choose the winner for the annual Anthony Award for mystery fiction).Who's going to be there? Let me see . . . Thomas Perry, Diana Gabaldon, Robert S. Levinson, Otto Penzler (editor of The Best American Mystery Stories series) to name a few. The list of authors registered is updated here.
This was a popular list last summer so I've updated it with current times, events and locations. If you're not in Anchorage it might give you ideas for activities in your own community--try putting together a list for your own town. Every parent there will thank you.1. Visit the Loussac Library. Sign up for the 2007 summer reading program, “Get a Clue at Your Local Library” at any municipal library or Saturday May 19th noon-4pm at the 7th annual Reading Rendezvous at Cuddy Family Park where they'll have juggling, theater, awards and activities to kick off the summer reading program. Grade school age children earn awards for meeting reading goals.Join one of the reading groups at the story theater in the Loussac Library:Mother Goose (birth-18 months) on Thurs 10:30 am, Fri 2:30Lapsit (18 months-3 years) Tues 10:30, 11:30 Wed 10:30, Thurs 7pm, Friday 10:30Storytime (3-5 years) Thurs & Fri 11:30 amTell Me a Story (Grades K-2) June 9th and 23rdEnjoy “Live at the Library” fo
What is it about babies that is so appealing? I'm not much of an animal person, they make me a little nervous, but even I'll admit that anything in baby form is adorable. Crocodiles, armadillos, rats, they're all cute when they're tiny.Lillian's been bugging me for a while to take her downtown to the Imaginarium so she could see the annual chick exhibit where children can hold the newly hatched chickens, learn about the wonders of nature and then bug their parents about letting them have a chicken for a pet.Not being Supermom, I put off the trip until one morning I realized that the exhibit might be gone because--I have it on good authority--chicks eventually grow up and become chickens. I was afraid we'd missed the chicks.But luck was with me and the minute we were through the doors Lillian pointed to the display you see pictured above and said, "MOM! LOOK! There's a mommy laying her eggs right now!" I hated to burst her bubble by telling her that no, that mommy loon was
If everything you know about the Last Frontier comes from watching Northern Exposure here are a few things to get you on the right track: You know you're a real Alaskan when . . .1. Your winter gear rips and your first thought is "Where's the duct tape?"2. You think antlers are a legitimate decorating option.3. You see the dirt on your car as a camouflage feature.4. You own more than one pair of Carharts.5. You plan your summer around the salmon runs and your winter around Hawaiian Airlines.6. You've come to appreciate the smell of break-up season and that lovely rotting-putrid smell that means spring is coming.7. You have at least one neighbor who owns more than three dogs.8. You think formal wear includes, but is not limited to, denim and flannel.9. Democrat or Republican, you'd open ANWR with your own backhoe if they'd just give you a chance.10. You're praying for global warming.11. Fall cleaning means changing the aluminum foil out of the windows.12. You can ident
If you aren't living in Anchorage, maybe these activities will give you ideas about what may be available in your own community--or maybe you should just move to Anchorage.1. Go ice fishing. The 19th Annual Ice Fishing Jamboree out at Jewel Lake will be Saturday and Sunday December 16, 17 from 10am-3pm. It's free, with poles, warm-up tents and all equipment provided--perfect for kids and adults alike. My own children love it.2. Go snow tubing at Alyeska Resort. Go sledding on the mountain, $15 for adults and $10 for kids, in 1 1/2 hour sessions starting at 10:00am. Beware that children must be 42" to ride. Inner tubes are provided.3. Ice skate at Westchester Lagoon. The ice was declared thick enough a week or two ago and will be maintained for skating all winter and on Friday nights there are fire-barrels for added fun. This picture is from the Sydney Herald, as in Sydney, Australia. I thought it was funny that our little outdoor rink made it to the other side of the world
