Articles related to "Anchorage"



Alaska Vacations by RV
One of the best ways to explore the great state of Alaska is to travel by RV or motorhome.
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Alaskan Summer Travel
Visit Alaska during the summer, viewing Mt. McKinley, glaciers and wildlife, by air, while hiking, or riding by train, enjoying the extended daylight.
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Choosing a Safe Anchorage
Here are a few suggestions and criteria on how to select a safe and secure location to anchor your vessel.
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ATHLETES OF THE IDITAROD
On March 2, 2002, some 1000 sled dogs and their mushers departed Anchorage Alaska for the 1151 mile Iditarod race through a vast, frozen wilderness to Nome. Read about these amazing dogs and the preparation necessary for such an undertaking.
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I smiled all day!
Returning to my Anchorage golf course for a visit reveals some wondrous changes!
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Turnagain's Bore Tides
Alaska is the only location in the United States where a bore tide occurs on a regular basis, and has the most visible tidal bores in the Western Hemisphere.
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Broken Mammoth Archaeology Field School, Alaska
This is an article looking at the archaeological field school opportunity at Broken Mammoth Archaeology Field School in Alaska.
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The Great Alaskan Earthquake 1964
Anchorage Alaska suffered the worst damage and it generated a tsunami reaching Hawaii and the Pacific Coast of North America.
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Animated child porn video found
Police and prosecutors claim that a cartoon video found in an Alaska teacher's possession was a guide on how to sexually abuse children.
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Boating Facts Lizard Island Aust
A Great Barrier Reef island north of Cairns, surrounded by white sand beaches cascading into fringing coral gardens
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Boating Facts Palm Beach NSW
Relaxed beachside culture and cafes mingle with the sheltered waters of Pittwater on the Hawkesbury River.
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Boating Facts Queenscliff Aust
Historic Queenscliff has all the charm of a seaside village
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Feeding Iditarod Dogs
Iditarod dogs can work up enormous appetites. What do these canine athletes eat to give them the strength to pull a sled all the way across Alaska?
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The Alaskan Husky
Alaskan huskies may be a combination of breeds and conform simply to a standard of performance. (Photo courtesy of internetclipart.com)
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Antiques in Alaska
As soon as I arrived in Anchorage, Alaska a few months ago, I headed for the first antiques shop I saw.
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Tailing The Red Tail of Northwest Airlines (Part 1)
Part One of the history of Northwest Airlines, once known as Northwest Orient. The origins of this airline and its role in World War II are explored.
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An Alaskan Trip
In this article I mention my trip to Alaska and what I had the pleasure of seeing.
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Boating Etiquette
Manners count even in boating. Learn how to be an etiquette boater.
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Safely Anchoring Your Boat
Placing and retrieving an anchor isn't difficult once you understand the process. Learn more about safe anchoring at Boating and Sailing.
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Geographic Diversity in the South Pacific
The Pacific Ocean is not only vast it also has great geographic diversity, which accounts for cultural diversity.
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The Move of a Lifetime
Alaska is not just mountain men, grizzly bears and moose droppings. It is more than absolute beauty. It holds a place in the heart... Paradise.
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Pet Friendly Inns Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are barrier islands on the Atlantic. Pet friendly hotels welcome Fido or Fifi along when traveling to this beach front getaway.
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Top Film Festivals: Northwest US
Film festivals are exciting, social and educational events that are dedicated to the craft of cinema. Here are highlights of the most innovative film festivals in the NW.
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Plant a Row for the Hungry
Plant a Row for the Hungry
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Silloth on Solway, Cumbria England
Silloth England is off the beaten path but offers a championship golf course, hotels and long stretches of sandy beaches. It is a tourist destination worth visting.
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Plant A Row For The Hungry
Get involved and make a difference by donating extra garden produce to feed the hungry locally!
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Rights: A Special Report (Part I)
In part I of this article, writers will learn about the different types of rights a writer can sell to a publication.
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The Ulu: A Slice of Arctic Culture
An ancient Inuit cutting tool that adds a special dimension to the modern kitchen.
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Alaska’s Impact on TV-Part II
To many people, Alaska is a mystery. It's a land of snow and tundra and the North Pole. However, by watching TV, you can get a glimpse into The Last Frontier.
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Clark Comes Out of Nowhere to Win U.S. Trials
Christine Clark of Anchorage, Alaska, won the 2000 U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:33:31 and winning a berth to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
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NORTH TO ALASKA - By Mary Haegele
Museums in Alaska
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She’s a Tlngit Girl, in a Barbie world?
The Tlngit Barbie
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Togo - In the Shadow of Balto
Balto has garnered most of the attention for the 1925 delivery of lifesaving diphtheria serum to Nome Alaska, leaving Togo to stand in his shadow but, in 1960, an aged Seppala still claimed, “I never had a better dog than Togo.”
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Hildegard of Bingen: An Introduction
This article introduces the reader to the remarkable 12th c. composer, mystic and abbess, Hildegard of Bingen.,
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Alaska Climate Impact Assessment
Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes.
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Alcohol Laws in Rural Alaska
Alaska allows individual communities to regulate or prohibit the importation, sale and consumption of alcohol to help reduce alcohol abuse and its associated problems.
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Buyers Remorse for Obama's Vice President?
Senator Joseph Biden, a distinguished politician, pales next to the allure of Governor Sarah Palin the first female Republican GOP candidate in history.
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Japan Starts Pearl Harbor Attack
December 7, 1941, Japanese bomber planes are launched from aircraft carriers. Their aim: Bomb Pearl Harbor!
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Living Aboard a Sailboat
A live aboard sailor shares tips about where to put your boat you want to live aboard.
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Pilots Encounter Kasatochi Cloud
Pilots report that the August 7th, 2008 eruption of Kasatochi Volcano, Alaska, produced high-altitude ash clouds that presented hazards to aircraft.
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Rats! Marine Waterfront Hazards
Rats are a harmful invasive species that adversely affect boat wiring, seafood quality, ground nesting seabirds, and human health. Steps can be taken to control them.
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Savor Some Alaskan Treats
Alaska is known for its scenic beauty, but it offers gourmets (two-footed and four-footed) some outstanding treats as well.
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Tatting Information of Special Interest
List of Tatting Sources
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The Sum of The Parts
It's Bachelor Refrigerator stock-up time!
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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
The wreck of the "Edmund Fitzgerald" according to the official Coast Guard report.
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An X-C Ski Program For the Blind
For over 30 years, Ski for Light has changed lives teaching cross-country skiing and a can-do attitude to blind and mobility-impaired people.
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Barbuda is a Small, Unspoiled Leeward Island
Not many people go to Barbuda; in fact, not many people know much about the little leeward island.
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Beans Around the World
When just getting there isn't enough, take a can of beans on your trip.
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Canada's Broughton Islands
Lying at the northern end of Vancouver Island, the Broughton Island Group is one of the last bastions of unspoiled, undeveloped coastal beauty.
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Cruising Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Park
Spotting Alaskan sea life from on a cruise is thrilling. But be sure to bring your binoculars as sea creatures and wildlife appear much smaller from the distance.
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