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ISSUE: November 15, 2009
Articles about Alaska
Saving Rat Island
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6-1-2008
The first step? Getting rid of the rats that infest it.
Article Excerpts:
...Pacific Northwest, he says that every visit to
Alaska
’s Aleutian Islands feels like a...
...a real treat.” Landing on
Alaska
’s aptly named Rat Island, though, is...
...route that goes from Seattle or Vancouver up to
Alaska
, where it skirts the Aleutians, and then down to...
All Ashore
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4-15-2004
Whats new in cruising is whats happening before and after the cruise.
Article Excerpts:
...National Park, home to Mount McKinley. "
Alaska
is the leading cruise-tour destination," says...
...wants to see Denali." A major player in
Alaska
, Princess offers cruisers 42 different...
... Holland America, another specialist in
Alaska
, has popular tours that include a scenic train...
Who Wants a Free Ticket?
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5-15-2009
Last October, I introduced you to Rocky Loessin as he stood on top of a mountain in Chugach State Park. He was enjoying a jaunt from Columbus, Ohio, to the wilds of Alaska, yet he was regretful about the fact that he’d missed the deadline for our annual American Way Road Warrior contest and a chance to win the AAdvantage miles needed to fly to Anchorage.
Article Excerpts:
...a jaunt from Columbus, Ohio, to the wilds of
Alaska
, yet he was regretful about the fact that he''d...
... give you an early chance to be somewhere between
Alaska
and Puerto Rico . On us. Interested? Are the...
...way to having enough AAdvantage miles to visit
Alaska
and Puerto Rico. What are you waiting for? Your...
Rolling Through Alaska
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2-1-2001
Touring the Great North by RV gives you a wilderness experience with all the comforts of home. It took me more than 25 years to get to this spot. I’ve been looking forward to the day I would stand and gaze across this Great Northern wil...
Article Excerpts:
... "It''s just a great way to see
Alaska
," says Daryl Bennett, president of Great Alaskan...
...a surprising number of raves about RV travel in
Alaska
from friends - some thoroughgoing outdoorspeople...
...who once motor-homed around southern
Alaska
with five teenagers. "You''re renting an RV, not...
The Road Less Traveled
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1-1-2007
The Iditarod trail is 1,150 miles long. We made it to the 194th mile.
Article Excerpts:
... IT''S EARLY MARCH IN
Alaska
. While residents of the Lower 48 are pulling...
...now one of the most popular sporting events in
Alaska
and usually draws national attention. Top teams...
...timing and hard work. Then you get to go across
Alaska
- with a dog team, which, in my case, are my...
The Light And Dark Of It
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10-15-2006
We already explored the effects of living in virtual darkness during Alaskas winter solstice. But what about the flip side of living with 22 hours of light during the summer solstice what would that do to your psyche?
Article Excerpts:
...Georgia transplant going on her seventh year in
Alaska
. Yeah, they definitely do things differently...
...- are doled out to all permanent residents of
Alaska
… just as a way to say thank you. I told...
Web Exclusive: Golden Opportunities
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6-1-2009
Looking for an alternative family vacation? Dig up some fun at a slew of public mine sites -- and you might just come away with buried treasure.
Article Excerpts:
...Gold Camp 1/4 Mile Airport Road Chicken,
Alaska
Winter: (907) 235-6396 Summer: (520)...
...Creek Mine P.O. Box 142402 Anchorage,
Alaska
(907) 277-1741 www.moorecreek.com Phoenix...
Web Exclusive: Golden Opportunities
-
6-15-2009
Looking for an alternative family vacation? Dig up some fun at a slew of public mine sites -- and you might just come away with buried treasure.
Article Excerpts:
...Gold Camp 1/4 Mile Airport Road Chicken,
Alaska
Winter: (907) 235-6396 Summer: (520)...
...Creek Mine P.O. Box 142402 Anchorage,
Alaska
(907) 277-1741 www.moorecreek.com Phoenix...
The Light And Dark Of It
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3-15-2006
If you’re lucky, you might get slightly more than three hours of light a day during the winter solstice in Alaska. What would that do to your psyche? If there is any remaining doubt as to whether the Alaskan winter’s bitter arctic chill...
Article Excerpts:
...light a day during the winter solstice in
Alaska
. What would that do to your psyche? If...
... National Park sits 125 miles south of Fairbanks,
Alaska
, the gateway to the interior of this vast...
Pure Sport
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2-15-2007
TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL? NOT THESE TWO AUTHORS, WHO WENT BACK TO EXPLORE THE CRAZY CULTURE OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. CHICK FLICKS aren't JUST FOR CHICKS, YOU KNOW. PLUS MUCH MORE.
Article Excerpts:
...basketball in the bush village of Fort Yukon,
Alaska
. We talked to Kreidler and D’Orso to...
See It
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1-15-2001
AMERICAN BEAUTY YOUR U.S.A. IS ON DISPLAY: HEAD FOR CHELSEA MARKET TO TO TAKE A PEAK
To showcase its digital photo-printing prowess, Epson America commissioned photographer Stephen Wilkes to spend eight weeks chronicling the coun...
Article Excerpts:
...weeks chronicling the country, everywhere from
Alaska
to New York. The stunning results come to New...
Hot Ink
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12-1-2001
DICTIONARY OF THE FUTURE By Faith Popcorn and Adam Hanft Hyperion, $22.95
Futurist Popcorn and communications expert Hanft have gathered current buzzwords like mannies (male nannies) and privatopia (guarded, gated communities), an...
Article Excerpts:
...trails to explore even the most remote areas of
Alaska
. This time, though, Jenkins’...
Five-star Movies For The Whole Family
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1-15-2004
When it’s too cold or snowy to go outside, there’s nothing better than curling up with the family, some hot cocoa, and a handful of videos filled with the pleasures of winter.
For The Very Young
Alexander and the ...
Article Excerpts:
...Fang A teenage prospector in the days of the
Alaska
gold rush befriends a wild half-dog/half-wolf.
The Sky’s The Limit
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8-15-2004
It’s a fine matter to find oneself at 6,000 feet enjoying an empty alpine meadow, but what with two days of serious hiking and ice climbing to get there, well … . But what if you could reach that meadow in seven minutes? That’s precisely the appeal ...
Article Excerpts:
...Guide Service (Hiline Lake,
Alaska
, 907-733-2874, www.hitaluga.com ) Kaikoura...
Fine Wine Online?
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11-1-2004
Quick does your state allow direct shipment of wine from out of state? don't feel bad if you're clueless; state laws on grapes-to-go are a complicated hodgepodge (see www.freethegrapes.org).As of now, 24 states either forbid or restrict direct-to-con...
Article Excerpts:
...two cases per month, Arizona two per year, and
Alaska
a “reasonable quantity,”...