Did you get to tour the Port of Anchorage in previous years? You have more opportunities this year! On Sunday August 19, September 16, and October 21, you can hop a bus at the Alaska Railroad Corporate Office (after parking … Continue reading
In addition to the wonderful outdoor activities and fabulous food and fun that Anchorage offers, we also are fortunate to be home to a number of museums. This week, we are focusing on three, but there are many other notable … Continue reading
Every month in Alaska is great, but many Alaskans think August is one of the nicest times of the year. Some of us get particularly excited about the Alaska State Fair, held just outside Palmer, an FDR New Deal colony … Continue reading
Add caption Summer in Alaska is peaking during this final weekend of July. Soon, we will be attending the annual State Fair, viewing giant cabbages and relishing funnel cakes and reindeer sausages. Now in its 76th year, the State Fair … Continue reading
A recent survey sponsored by the Professional Association of Innkeepers showed that B&Bs throughout the United States contribute to these statistics: · Occupancy Rate 43.7% · Average Daily Rate $150 · Revenue per Available Room $58 Alaska’s cost of living is … Continue reading
Jim & Judy of Judy’s Touch of Class B&B If you were not in the Egan Center this last Thursday, you missed a fabulous event hosted by Visit Anchorage, formerly known as the ACVB. Kari Sellars of Visit Anchorage led a … Continue reading
April comes to a close with dry days and much of the snow heaps melted. Major mountains of snow, and snow in areas hidden from the sun, remind us of the Winter of 2012 and its record-breaking snow fall. But … Continue reading
Yes, Spring time in Alaska!!! It is finally Spring time after the winter’s record-breaking snowfall of 133.6 inches. We are having warmer temperatures in the high 40’s and low 50’s and people are out in their shorts, t-shirts and running … Continue reading
Lucas, resident canine at Jarvi Homestay B&B A recent blog by member innkeeper Mary at Jarvi Homestay examines the issue of traveling with pets (mainly dogs) while in Alaska. As a dog lover herself, she accepts canines when they are … Continue reading
used by permission of ZenithAirview of Sleeping Lade with feet at right Mount Susitna is known to locals as Sleeping Lady after a well-told Alaska legend. If you look closely you can see a silhouette of a woman stretched out and … Continue reading
