The Fabulous Fur Rendezvous Festival 2/24/17-3/5/17 Walking around town in February of each year, you’ll hear people saying Let’s Rondy! What the heck is that all about? Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and find out here. Turns … Continue reading
Move over Flat Stanley, the Red Chair is the newest travel icon Jarvi Homestay Bed and Breakfast hosts The Red Chair Where travelers once … Continue reading
Iditarod! Several years ago, we published the story behind the Iditarod. It is worth reading again, and understanding what gave rise to this amazing dog sledding event. In 2016, Anchorage is bringing in snow by train to cover the streets … Continue reading
Another Alaskan summer has passed, and earlier this week the Anchorage Alaska Bed and Breakfast Association (AABBA) celebrated by honoring and showing gratitude to all of our Associate / Travel Partners at the 6th annual Associate Travel Partner (ATP) Appreciation and … Continue reading
Damage to apartments from the 1964 Alaska quake Fifty years have passed, but memories of the 1964 earthquake remain vivid. On Good Friday at 5:36 PM, Anchorage rocked and rolled, experiencing the strongest earthquake in North America: a magnitude of … Continue reading
Runners on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (photo credit- Roy Neese) The Visit Anchorage site says it well when it notes… “With low humidity and summer temperatures that typically top out in the mid-70s, Anchorage is an excellent choice for … Continue reading
What’s (Almost) Better than Staying in One of Anchorage’s Great Bed and Breakfast Inns? Getting an Award from the Anchorage Alaska Bed and Breakfast Association! AABBA 2013 Award Winners Shine! The Anchorage Alaska Bed and Breakfast Association (AABBA) recently … Continue reading
Downtown Anchorage’s Historic City HallL Roth Photograher What a great day to walk along downtown streets and see what was going on. We decided to head to the Alaska Market & Festival on Third Avenue. WOW! What a fun time. … Continue reading
A Team on the Trail What is the Iditarod, and why do we Alaskans love it so? Also known worldwide as the Last Great Race… it’s the pinnacle race of mushing, the practice and/or sport of using dogs to … Continue reading
Here in the 49th state, we are observing the 49th anniversary of the largest earthquake to ever hit the North American continent. We’re speaking of the Great Alaskan Quake, which struck at 5:36 p.m. on March 27th, 1964. … Continue reading
