Uncover the captivating stories of Alaska's glaciers with Homer writer Naomi Klouda's new book, "The Alaska Glacier Dictionary"! 🏔️📚 More than just facts, this book reveals why "glaciers are alive" and how they shape Alaskan life, from our drinking water to fertile soil. Klouda's extensive research includes vital Indigenous names, offering unique historical insights into these changing giants. Learn how one glacier disappeared during her writing! ❄️📖 Click to explore the fascinating world of Alaska's glaciers and discover their untold tales. #Alaska#AlaskaGlaciers #NaomiKlouda#GlacierDictionary#AlaskanHistory #EnvironmentalScience... See MoreSee Less
Author Naomi Klouda says “The Alaska Glacier Dictionary” is for travelers and armchair adventurers alike, to give them quick access to a glacier’s vital stats. But it’s more than a reference b...
Did you know Alaska has an official state insect? 🗳️ Thirty years ago, students statewide, including those from Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary, voted the four-spotted skimmer dragonfly as Alaska's official insect! 🦟✨ These incredible creatures, often called "mosquito hawks," are aerial acrobats, capable of flying backward and stopping on a dime. Aerospace engineers even study their unique wing movements for clues to better flight! Learn more about why this fascinating insect truly represents the Last Frontier. 🦋🔬 #Alaska#AlaskanWildlife #Dragonfly#StateInsect#AlaskaStateInsect #NatureFacts#Science... See MoreSee Less
Klaire Rhodes of Anchorage successfully defended her title at the 97th Mount Marathon Race in Seward! 🏔️🏃♀️ She dominated the 3,022-foot ascent and descent, finishing in an impressive 50 minutes, 31 seconds—the seventh-fastest women's time in race history! Christy Marvin secured second place with her second-fastest time ever, while rookie Kalie McCrystal rounded out the top three. Relive the excitement and see full results! 🏅 #MountMarathon#SewardAlaska#97thMountMarathon#4thOfJuly#FourthOfJuly#TrailRunning#AlaskaSports#RaceDay... See MoreSee Less
With Seward stuffed with people for 97th running of the Mount Marathon Race on Friday, Anchorage’s Klaire Rhodes, 27, got a little unexpected alone time.
Alaskans across the state enthusiastically celebrated the Fourth of July, marking the holiday with a vibrant array of festivities. 🥳 From the lively streets of Anchorage to the charming town of Skagway, communities came alive with patriotic parades parade float, exhilarating races like the renowned Mount Marathon 🏃♀️🏃♂️, and dazzling fireworks displays 🎆 that lit up the Alaskan sky. These celebrations truly showcased the spirit of independence and community throughout the Last Frontier. 🐻❄️ Click the video above to witness the excitement and memorable moments from these statewide festivities! ✨ #Alaska#fourthofjuly#4thofJuly#INDEPENDENCEDAY#alaskacelebrates#summerinalaska ☀️ ... See MoreSee Less
Did you know Alaska's statehood wasn't immediately reflected on the U.S. flag? 🇺🇸 When Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959, the 49-star flag didn't officially debut until July 4, 1959, due to the Flag Act of 1818! 🗓️ The Anchorage Museum even has a rare 49-star flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol that historic day. ✨ It symbolized Alaska's long-awaited representation in D.C. This unique flag was quickly superseded by the 50-star version when Hawaii joined, making it quite a rare find! #Alaska#AlaskaStatehood #4thOfJuly#History#AnchorageMuseum#DidYouKnow... See MoreSee Less
On a cold winters day fitting for the occasion, Alaska became an official “United State” on January 3, 1959, however, you wouldn’t know it if you looked at any of the flags flying that day. With...
How cool is this?! The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers are representing Alaska at the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C. this week! 🦅🇺🇸 They're sharing vibrant Alutiiq and Alaska Native culture through dance, art, and workshops on the National Mall. 🎉 Dancer Bryce Paddock hopes their performances inspire and keep traditions alive for future generations. The festival runs until July 7th. So proud of our Alaska Native cultural ambassadors! ✨ #Alaska#AlaskaLife #KodiakAlutiiqDancers#SmithsonianFolklifeFestival#NativeCulture#IndependenceDay... See MoreSee Less
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than in the nation’s capital? The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers are representing Alaska as one of the groups featured in the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival...
Looking for 4th of July fun in Alaska? 🎆 Check out what's happening around the state! Anchorage has parades and fireworks, Seward kicks off with a midnight race and the famous Mount Marathon. Girdwood's Forest Fair celebrates 50 years with crafts and music, while Ketchikan, Kodiak, Mat-Su, Nome, Skagway, Utqiagvik, and Valdez all have parades, races, and unique community events planned. Get out and celebrate! 🎉#Alaska#AlaskaLife #4thOfJuly#IndependenceDay#CommunityEvents#SummerFun... See MoreSee Less
Before you head out on the water this holiday weekend, remember these important safety tips! 🚤☀️ Alaska's News Source visited Big Lake to highlight how crucial a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket is for everyone. 🧑👩👧👦 Providence Alaska Medical Center's Sara Penisten Turcic emphasizes that "everybody needs the correct size because it’s not a one-size-fits-all." 📏 The Mat-Su Borough Rescue Operations team, busy during summer holidays like the 4th of July 🎆, also reminds everyone that boating and alcohol don't mix – it can lead to serious injury or a DUI. ⚠️🚫 Stay safe and have fun! 🎉 #Alaska#AlaskaLife #4thOfJuly#BoatingSafety#LifeJacketSaveLives#HolidayWeekend#WaterSafety 🌊🛶 ... See MoreSee Less
Looking to turn your green thumb into a green income? 🥕👩🌾 The Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District's AFFECT program is teaching community members how to grow gardens for market! These summer classes offer hands-on learning and expert advice from local commercial growers, tackling the unique challenges of Interior Alaska's climate. Want to learn how to make gardening profitable? Check out the full article for more details on this fantastic program! #Alaska#AlaskaGardening #Fairbanks#MarketGardening#GrowYourOwn#SupportLocal#FarmersMarket🍎🧺 ... See MoreSee Less
The Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD) is running a series of classes this summer teaching interested members of the community how to grow gardens for market.
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Uncover the captivating stories of Alaska's glaciers with Homer writer Naomi Klouda's new book, "The Alaska Glacier Dictionary"! 🏔️📚 More than just facts, this book reveals why "glaciers are alive" and how they shape Alaskan life, from our drinking water to fertile soil. Klouda's extensive research includes vital Indigenous names, offering unique historical insights into these changing giants. Learn how one glacier disappeared during her writing! ❄️📖 Click to explore the fascinating world of Alaska's glaciers and discover their untold tales. #Alaska #AlaskaGlaciers #NaomiKlouda #GlacierDictionary #AlaskanHistory #EnvironmentalScience ... See MoreSee Less
Homer author’s new book puts facts and stories about Alaska glaciers at your fingertips
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Author Naomi Klouda says “The Alaska Glacier Dictionary” is for travelers and armchair adventurers alike, to give them quick access to a glacier’s vital stats. But it’s more than a reference b...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Did you know Alaska has an official state insect? 🗳️ Thirty years ago, students statewide, including those from Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary, voted the four-spotted skimmer dragonfly as Alaska's official insect! 🦟✨ These incredible creatures, often called "mosquito hawks," are aerial acrobats, capable of flying backward and stopping on a dime. Aerospace engineers even study their unique wing movements for clues to better flight! Learn more about why this fascinating insect truly represents the Last Frontier. 🦋🔬 #Alaska #AlaskanWildlife #Dragonfly #StateInsect #AlaskaStateInsect #NatureFacts #Science ... See MoreSee Less
With maneuvering abilities akin to the most skilled bush pilot, Alaska’s state insect is the dragonfly
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While the mosquito might be an obvious choice, dragonflies can stop on a dime at 35 miles an hour and even fly backward.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Klaire Rhodes of Anchorage successfully defended her title at the 97th Mount Marathon Race in Seward! 🏔️🏃♀️ She dominated the 3,022-foot ascent and descent, finishing in an impressive 50 minutes, 31 seconds—the seventh-fastest women's time in race history! Christy Marvin secured second place with her second-fastest time ever, while rookie Kalie McCrystal rounded out the top three. Relive the excitement and see full results! 🏅 #MountMarathon #SewardAlaska #97thMountMarathon #4thOfJuly #FourthOfJuly #TrailRunning #AlaskaSports #RaceDay ... See MoreSee Less
Anchorage’s Rhodes defends women’s Mount Marathon crown | Peninsula Clarion
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With Seward stuffed with people for 97th running of the Mount Marathon Race on Friday, Anchorage’s Klaire Rhodes, 27, got a little unexpected alone time.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Alaskans across the state enthusiastically celebrated the Fourth of July, marking the holiday with a vibrant array of festivities. 🥳 From the lively streets of Anchorage to the charming town of Skagway, communities came alive with patriotic parades parade float, exhilarating races like the renowned Mount Marathon 🏃♀️🏃♂️, and dazzling fireworks displays 🎆 that lit up the Alaskan sky. These celebrations truly showcased the spirit of independence and community throughout the Last Frontier. 🐻❄️ Click the video above to witness the excitement and memorable moments from these statewide festivities! ✨ #Alaska #fourthofjuly #4thofJuly #INDEPENDENCEDAY #alaskacelebrates #summerinalaska ☀️ ... See MoreSee Less
A look at 4th of July festivities Across Alaska
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Alaskans marked the Fourth of July with parades, races, and fireworks from Anchorage to Skagway.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Did you know Alaska's statehood wasn't immediately reflected on the U.S. flag? 🇺🇸 When Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959, the 49-star flag didn't officially debut until July 4, 1959, due to the Flag Act of 1818! 🗓️ The Anchorage Museum even has a rare 49-star flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol that historic day. ✨ It symbolized Alaska's long-awaited representation in D.C. This unique flag was quickly superseded by the 50-star version when Hawaii joined, making it quite a rare find! #Alaska #AlaskaStatehood #4thOfJuly #History #AnchorageMuseum #DidYouKnow ... See MoreSee Less
‘A rare flag indeed’: 49 stars for the 49th state
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On a cold winters day fitting for the occasion, Alaska became an official “United State” on January 3, 1959, however, you wouldn’t know it if you looked at any of the flags flying that day. With...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
How cool is this?! The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers are representing Alaska at the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C. this week! 🦅🇺🇸 They're sharing vibrant Alutiiq and Alaska Native culture through dance, art, and workshops on the National Mall. 🎉 Dancer Bryce Paddock hopes their performances inspire and keep traditions alive for future generations. The festival runs until July 7th. So proud of our Alaska Native cultural ambassadors! ✨ #Alaska #AlaskaLife #KodiakAlutiiqDancers #SmithsonianFolklifeFestival #NativeCulture #IndependenceDay ... See MoreSee Less
The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers participating in 4th of July celebrations in D.C.
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What better way to celebrate Independence Day than in the nation’s capital? The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers are representing Alaska as one of the groups featured in the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Looking for 4th of July fun in Alaska? 🎆 Check out what's happening around the state! Anchorage has parades and fireworks, Seward kicks off with a midnight race and the famous Mount Marathon. Girdwood's Forest Fair celebrates 50 years with crafts and music, while Ketchikan, Kodiak, Mat-Su, Nome, Skagway, Utqiagvik, and Valdez all have parades, races, and unique community events planned. Get out and celebrate! 🎉#Alaska #AlaskaLife #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #CommunityEvents #SummerFun ... See MoreSee Less
A schedule for Independence Day weekend in Alaska
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Here’s a look at what’s going on in the different communities across the state this Independence Day0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Before you head out on the water this holiday weekend, remember these important safety tips! 🚤☀️ Alaska's News Source visited Big Lake to highlight how crucial a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket is for everyone. 🧑👩👧👦 Providence Alaska Medical Center's Sara Penisten Turcic emphasizes that "everybody needs the correct size because it’s not a one-size-fits-all." 📏 The Mat-Su Borough Rescue Operations team, busy during summer holidays like the 4th of July 🎆, also reminds everyone that boating and alcohol don't mix – it can lead to serious injury or a DUI. ⚠️🚫 Stay safe and have fun! 🎉 #Alaska #AlaskaLife #4thOfJuly #BoatingSafety #LifeJacketSaveLives #HolidayWeekend #WaterSafety 🌊🛶 ... See MoreSee Less
Kids share their water safety tips ahead of 4th of July weekend
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Alaska’s News Source visited Big Lake to talk to youth and learn a few steps you can take to protect you and your family.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Looking to turn your green thumb into a green income? 🥕👩🌾 The Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District's AFFECT program is teaching community members how to grow gardens for market! These summer classes offer hands-on learning and expert advice from local commercial growers, tackling the unique challenges of Interior Alaska's climate.
Want to learn how to make gardening profitable? Check out the full article for more details on this fantastic program! #Alaska #AlaskaGardening #Fairbanks #MarketGardening #GrowYourOwn #SupportLocal #FarmersMarket🍎🧺 ... See MoreSee Less
Arctic Gardens: Teaching Fairbanks to grow for market
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The Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD) is running a series of classes this summer teaching interested members of the community how to grow gardens for market.0 CommentsComment on Facebook