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Some people don't have time for ordinary pursuits. Many of these heat seeking crazies end up in Alaska. It is a land of superlatives after all, so if you must have the tallest (McKinley, tallest Mountain in North America), the most (lakes over 20 acres in size), the biggest (parks/wilderness/untouched land) then this is the place to come. Alaskans are very close to our frontier past. Just one generation ago, ...

There are all kinds of conservative events going on in Anchorage right now, from ballet to opera, and from local theatre to "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" at the Performing Arts Center. You can get a cultural boost by going to the Alaska Native Heritage Center for a performance and visual art celebration or attend a lecture on animal behavior to learn to train you dog. BUT, if none of this ...

People are getting ready for a night out. It's St. Patrick's Day, otherwise known as, "An Excuse to Party-on." We don't have to count on St. Pat to drive snakes out of Alaska, because we have none. But that doesn't mean we don't appreciate him. In Anchorage, one of the more obvious spots to hit this evening is McGinley's. They'll be playing Irish and Scottish tunes (live) all weekend with ...

Before I had kiddo's, this was where I spent all of my New Year's evenings. How can you beat a torchlight parade down the mountain? Yep, they take your poles and send you up (for free) the chair lift. At the top, they hand you a flaming torch and wish you well (hope for no ice) as you follow the snaking trail of human torches making their way down the ...

The first thing I think of when I hear that name is "harmonica." John Popper is playing at the Bear Tooth Theatre Pub to a sold out crowd on New Year's Eve starting at 7:00 PM. The Bear Tooth is a movie theatre that usually plays second run movies on the cheap. The bonus is that you can buy a glass of wine and bring it to your table in ...

"Humpy's" is a local's favorite and tourist's delight. When I came to Alaska 12 years ago, it was THE place to go, to see, and to be seen. It was the new place on the block back then. A lot has changed in Anchorage in the past 12 years, but Humpy's is still jumpin'. In 2006, it was hip enough to win the "best bar" pick by the Anchorage Press (a local ...

The Snow Goose is a brewery (Sleeping Lady Brewing Company), a pub, a restaurant, a theatre, and a local meeting space all in one. It is located on the corner of 3rd and G streets, within easy walking distance to the downtown hotels and shops. Locally owned, the Snow Goose knows what "Anchorage Flavor" is all about. Beautiful Alaskan quilts hang on the walls. The open deck is the place ...

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 ...

Are you visiting Anchorage over the Thanksgiving holiday? Never fear! There are great restaurants that are available all over town, including the ones in the great hotels! But, if you prefer to spend your Thanksgiving "in," you can get take out to enjoy in your room. There is a Carrs/Safeway within walking distance to downtown, on the bus route, or just a short taxi ride from your downtown hotel at ...

Chilkoot Charlie's, AKA "Koots" is where the music, dance, and night life is for those who need no (or little) sleep. They "cheat the other guy and pass the savings on to you." They grew up from a sleepy little bar in the early 70's to the wild packed crazy spot that it is today. They now have 3 dance floors, 3 stages and 11 bars. The bar is maze like as ...