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Reaching new heights, Alaska style

April 22, 2013
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Athletes in the NYO Games test their mettle a such challenging events as the one-hand reach. By Roy Neese

NYO Games participants showcase athletic prowess The target in the Alaskan high kick at the Native Youth Olympic Games isn’t impressive by itself. It’s a little ball suspended above the…

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Integrating education

April 8, 2013
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Eagle River Nature Center chief naturalist Ute Olsson points out an interesting feature to a group on a forest ecology walk along the Historic Iditarod Trail. By Asta Spurgis, Eagle River Nature Center

Why not have fun outdoors and learn a thing or two?   I’m a poop nerd. No, really. As soon as I see wild-animal poop, I rush to poke it…

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Spring sing

March 11, 2013
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Avi Atal and his small, stringed instrument rewind the calendar to dip into pop favorites from the heydays of Queen, disco and Barry Manilow.

Music helps ring in the sunshine in March What do a world-renown mandolin player, Fleetwood Mac songs, and a chart-topping metal band have in common? Anchorage. All three will be…

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Seeing green

March 11, 2013
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The Derry Aires will be one of several opportunities to get your Irish on this month. They will perform March 16 at 7 p.m.

Best way to ring in spring is with a St. Paddy’s jig and song Given our nation’s collective fascination with all things Irish, it’s little surprise that we go hog…

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Fur Rondy’s finery

February 19, 2013
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The snow art is a highlight of the annual Fur Rendezvous. This year’s GCI Snow Sculpture competition will be on exhibit 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Ship Creek Avenue, across from the Comfort Inn.

Alaskans’ artistic talents shine throughout the festival It’s Rondy time! If Anchorage Fur Rendezvous conjures images of racing with reindeer, softball on snowshoes, outhouse races and team snowball fights, then…

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Love is in the Febru-air

February 12, 2013
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Valentines Day Planning in Alaska

For God’s sake, forget the Valentine’s chocolates and roses; try something new Love. As I mature, it becomes increasingly clear that this single word – you know, the stuff that…

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