Bundle up and join the excitement of the iconic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Gather with locals and visitors on March 1, 2025, for the Ceremonial Start. This year is also the 100th anniversary of the serum run that inspired the modern race, so celebrate Alaska’s adventurous spirit and cheer on your…
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Locals know that winter in Anchorage is a season of beauty and adventure, filled with crisp air, snowy landscapes, dancing northern lights, and the magic of long nights. It’s a time to embrace everything that makes the city special. This year from Nov. 29 through Dec. 31, the community celebrates it…
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Halloween is fast approaching, and Anchorage has a lot to do this October, from family-friendly activities to a spooky show. With fall foliage on full display, the BOOtanical garden is underway at the Alaska Botanical Garden and can be seen every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, until Sunday, Oct. 22…
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Spring in Anchorage brings bright evenings, budding foliage, seasonal events, and endless natural beauty – the perfect setting for celebrating Mother’s Day. Make plans to pamper the mothers in your life. Reserve a table for brunch, book a massage, attend a special community gathering, or spend time…
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Olympic Gold medalist Kikkan Randall has skied in countless places around the globe and boasts that her hometown Tour of Anchorage race offers something unmatched. “It’s such a cool opportunity to race point-to-point in an urban environment,” says Randall, now a retired racer and executive director…
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Anchorage Glacier Pilots baseball player Brayden Miraki jogs to retrieve a foul ball from inside the fence at Mulcahy Stadium and casually tosses it to a little girl standing just on the other side. Above the snow-capped mountains behind them rise puffy white clouds, the only blemish against the…
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Picturesque mountains, frolicking wildlife, and long summer days are hallmarks of Anchorage golf courses. Now the city is poised to host Alaska's first United States Golf Association championship event: The 60th USGA Senior Women's Amateur Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place at…
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Alaskans know how to celebrate – whether it’s the longest day of the year or the world-famous Fur Rendezvous, held every February. In Anchorage, there’s an event for every season. These eight annual festivals each spotlight a colorful slice of local life, from Alaska’s early fur trapping and trading…
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The days are getting brighter. The nights are still cozy and long. February in Anchorage brings an energizing mix of events and entertainment, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for romance or recreation in the city. Find performing arts, mouthwatering meals, seasonal activities, and…
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Editor's Note: After 45 years, Joe Hickel retired after building the village in 2023. However, the UAA culinary students have continued the tradition. The village is on display in the lobby for the 2024 holidays. If you’re lucky to be in Anchorage in December, you’ll have the chance to see a…
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