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Do you think it sounds like fun to participate in this weekend's "Talkeetna Wilderness Woman Contest and Bachelor Ball?" Great! You should go! But, if you aren't comfortable going on your own, then join a group of single gals and make a weekend of it. A local singles club, called "Meet Me for Lunch" has an overnight planned around this big event. Join a fun group of gals ...

Go on a hike with someone "in the know" here in Anchorage. Here are two options to fit your skill level from beginner to advanced.

The first is a social group called "Alaska Outdoors." They meet two times per week and go on hikes. They advertise that kids and dogs are welcome, so don't expect to need special equipment of even to break a sweat if you don't want to. ...

There is year round fishing available in Alaska. In Homer or Seward you can deep-sea fish for Salmon or Halibut, even in the frigid cold of winter. But would you WANT to? There is an easier way to get fresh Alaskan seafoods. It's called "10th and M Seafoods!" They will send freshly caught and flash frozen seafood delicacies from Anchorage to your home (wherever that may be). Their most ...

Downtown Eagle River is about 10 to 15 minutes North of Anchorage. Join the locals for a holiday stroll through town. There will be singers from the local elementary school, a torchlight parade with Santa and his eight live reindeer, yummy treats, and a tree lighting. This is a small town holiday experience just minutes away from Alaska's largest city. The event is free. Call 907-694-4702 for more information.

Keep warm on your winter stay in Alaska by visiting "Pia's Scandinavian Woolens" on 4th and E streets (445 W. 4th Ave.). Pia (yes, there really is a "Pia̶ is from Scandinavia. The imported sweaters and "Lobben" boots are perfect for the frosty part of the winter here. Her charming shop is small, but packed with great winter wear, including the best wool socks in town and cozy lambs ...

The Airforce Band will be playing at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in the Atwood Concert Hall on Wednesday and Thursday nights this week. The concerts are free and start at 7:00 PM on both nights. The concerts will include "seasonal tunes" and "holiday rock and roll." It is a great opportunity to get downtown under the holiday lights and experience one of the upscale PAC theatres with your family. ...

The accessibility of GPS (Global Positioning System) units has increased in the past few years. As the cost has become extremely reasonable on some units, an activity known as Geocaching has become a popular pastime around the world.

The basic premise is that one person hides an item, notes its exact position (latitude and longitude) on a geocaching website, and other people then attempt to find it using their own handheld ...

Okay ladies! Do you need an excuse to get yourself to Alaska and find the wild woman that you know exists in your heart? Each year, Talkeenta hosts the event of all events for single, wild women everywhere. And I am not talking about "Paris Hilton" wild. She wouldn't make it through the first event! I am talking about a "Grizzley Adams" kind of wild, the inner cave-woman that you've ...

The Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF) November 30 - December 9, 2007: Yep, that did say Anchorage! ...As in Anchorage, Alaska. We actually have an "international film festival." It may not be as well known as, say, the Sundance Film Festival, but the AIFF is in its 7th year and they are offering over 150 "Films Worth Freezing For" from 25 countries.

Mingle with international film crews from Australia, Russia ...

The Anchorage Museum of History and Art is hosting its annual holiday craft fair over the long Thanksgiving weekend. This juried show (artists had to show samples of their work to be selected to participate) features 45 artists selling their crafts, including: fiber arts, pottery, jewelry, and handmade glass items. One of the perks of attending the craft show is that the entrance to the museum is FREE! What a ...