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Spenard Hostel International is everything that a hostel should be and more. It is a do-it-yourself kind of place. For example, there is no airport shuttle directly to and from the airport which is just 1.5 miles away. But, they do have easy to follow instructions to get there on our local bus line or by car.

I liked the open common rooms. I was surprised to find, not just two, ...

You have to love the Anchorage Zoo. From humble beginnings, they have created a nice little space where the children of Anchorage can go to see animals. Granted, half of the animals are ones that we see on the road side, or out of our bedroom windows. But to see them close up is always a treat. And we do have a few non-Alaskan animals, like Maggie the elephant (but ...

In Alaska, the clash between man and beast makes the headlines on a weekly basis. Living in the "big" city can lull you into a false sense of security. That is why it was a shock to hear that a brown bear was shot less than a mile from my home. I know there is a salmon stream there, so I should not be surprised. But, good golly, a brown ...

The Marx Brothers Cafe on 3rd Avenue is a exquisite dining experience from start to finish. Set in a quaint little house built in 1915, the tables are spread out in different rooms on the first floor of the home. You have to plan in advance if you want to dine here, as there are only 14 tables and they fill up fast. The staff is personal and attentive. They ...

I happened upon a great little B&B by accident last month. My first thought was, "this is where my family should stay the next time they come to town." You would have to have a rental car to make it work for you, but the drive "the hillside" is lovely. It also is just far enough from the busier parts of town to make wildlife sightings, including bears, a decent possibility.

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