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Optimism reigns
Winter's coming ... we hope
Optimism! That's my theme as fall turns into winter. After last year, can you blame me? (More...)
Super skiing
Cross-country, downhill fans want return to normal
Most winter-lovers spent last year complaining. It was, after all, a winter of discontent. But no one cried louder than local cross-country skiers. (More...)
ANCHORAGE
Winter events
Anchorage Museum of History and Art (More...)
Finding fun
Adults can learn a lot from kids during wintertime
When my son was 2 years old, I caught him opening the door in mid-January, prepared to venture into the fresh snow from the night before. This would've been a great idea - except he was wearing only pajamas and socks. (More...)
A bigger Rondy
Midwinter festival extended for third weekend
Fur Rendezvous organizers can't control the quality of winter during the annual festival. But they can control the quantity of fun. (More...)
A dogged pursuit
Weather, trail challenge Iditarod competitors
The 2003 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was all about firsts: the first foreign winner, the first time weather forced a significant adjustment in the race course, and the first time the restart was in Fairbanks. (More...)
Slip-slidin' away
Grab a sled or lace up some skates for real winter fun
What's better than a fresh blanket of snow, crisp winter temperatures and a sunny day? (More...)
Winter R&R;
Get out of town for some fun
One year around Thanksgiving, our family decided to take a road trip to Fairbanks. We had no specific reason for wanting to go, but the idea of heading north for a getaway, traveling on roads not clogged with summer travelers, appealed to us. Plus, we had a small toddler who we thought might get a kick out of visiting "Santa Claus" at the North Pole. More on that later. (More...)
Art attraction
Galleries, cafes show off artwork, food, fun on First Fridays
By now most Anchorageites know what happens around town the first Friday of every month. It's time to hit the galleries - which are packed with new art, munchies and beverages. (More...)
MAT-SU
Winter events
Hatcher Pass / Independence Mine State Historical Park (More...)
The place for snow
Hatcher Pass offers more than a winter blanket
Last winter, when snow was hard to find around much of Southcentral, high school cross-country skiers made regular treks to Hatcher Pass. There, they found the coveted white stuff. (More...)
PENINSULA
Winter events
Alaska SeaLife Center (More...)
Winter playground
Peninsula slows down but doesn't stop
Although the ground is covered with snow, it does not mean outdoor activities on the Kenai Peninsula must come to an end. Those in search of fresh air can still find ways to stay active and have fun at the same time. (More...)
Northern attraction
Aurora, ice invite visitors to Fairbanks
When people think about Fairbanks in the wintertime the images that often flash in the mind involve ice-cold temperatures and no light. If that's the case, it's time to broaden your horizons. (More...)
Landing a lunker
Ice-covered lakes perfect for anglers
From an angler's point of view, Southcentral's bountiful summer days can seem a long way off come mid-November. Temperatures traditionally plummet this time of year, the air growing freezer-locker cold and still. The sun rises late, breaking over the Chugach Range for a few sweet hours to reveal a land of lakes and streams all covered in snow and sheathed in ice. (More...)
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