Alaska Coast Magazine

City’s a brewing

Jack Bonney — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:25:04 +0000

Local microbreweries put Anchorage on the map Local beers have been part of Anchorage for more than 20 years, but the options continue to expand. There’s plenty brewing in the…

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Have brew, will celebrate

Lisa Maloney — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:18:46 +0000

Anchorage has no shortage of places to relive your adventure over a beer As far as post-outdoor-adventure rituals go, the celebratory beer is nearly sacred. After hiking the Chugach backcountry,…

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Combat Fishing tourney gives enlisted a Seward getaway

Melissa DeVaughn — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:17 +0000

Come May 23, Seward is going to put a much more enjoyable twist on the term “combat.” The 7th annual Combat Fishing Tournament there gives military servicemen and women a…

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Alaska Coast Magazine Trailmix: May 13, 2013

Coast Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:49:45 +0000

Cycling for change: 120-mile ride raises funds for Lung Association They call it the ride of your life, and for some, The Alaska Clean Air Challenge really is all about…

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Transition to spring running

Mike Halko — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:38:54 +0000

Don’t let early-season injuries bring you down Spring is here and our trails, finally free of ice and snow, beckon runners and walkers of all abilities. The longer, warmer days seem…

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Spreading the safety message

Deb McGhan — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:27:20 +0000

Wilderness Safety Challenge expands to Barrow, Anaktuvuk Pass Thanks to a grant from the Arctic Slope Community Foundation, on April 30 a team of five instructors with the North…

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Facing your fears with family

Erin Kirkland — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:49:31 +0000

Land of adventure tests mom’s ‘go for it’ fortitude Until recently, it’s been fairly easy to steer our youngest child toward pre-selected vacation activities. Have small child, will travel, so…

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Bear-ly aware

Craig Medred — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:45:04 +0000

As spring blooms, don’t overlook obvious signs of bear activity “Suddenly the can of bear spray in your hand feels very small and insignificant, yet somehow comforting.” Almost 20 years…

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In overdrive

Melissa DeVaughn — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:38:06 +0000

Summer’s fleeting; make every moment count As soon as the sun began to linger into bedtime hours, I caught spring fever. I don’t know exactly when it happened – sometime…

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Reaching new heights, Alaska style

Jack Bonney — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:42:34 +0000

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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