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Anchorage Market & Festival

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Every Saturday and Sunday all summer long in downtown Anchorage is Alaska’s largest event, the Market & Festival.  There are around 300 vendors, live entertainment, Alaskan-made arts, crafts, foods and lots more.  Free Admission. If only I had tons of … Continue reading →

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Turnagain Arm

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Turnagain Arm and Knik Arm are branches of Cook Inlet south of Anchorage.  Back in 1778 Captain Cook sailed first up the Knik Arm only to discover that it was the mouth of a river and not an opening to … Continue reading →

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Palmer, Alaska

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

A few miles from Wasilla is the small community of Palmer, population around 5,559. Just outside of town is a Musk Ox Farm.  We went to see the museum and take the tour. Between the museum and the tour guide … Continue reading →

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Mount McKinley

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Sunshine!  The clouds finally parted this morning and the sun came out.  This was our last chance to see Mount McKinley before we go to Anchorage.  So we made the 20 mile drive back north from Trapper Creek to the … Continue reading →

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Talkeetna in the Rain

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

We took the Jeep for an outing today.  When we turned onto the road to Talkeetna we found ourselves in the middle of a hand-cycle race.  Each racer was followed by a support vehicle or two with their 4-way flashers … Continue reading →

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Denali in the Rain

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Marsha Brecht

Denali, 6 million acres of spectacular wilderness including Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America with an elevation of 20,320 feet.  Amazing.  Summers in Denali are often overcast or rainy, allowing summertime visitors only about a 30 to 40 … Continue reading →

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