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We're a delightful mix of current and former residents as well as prospective and past visitors. This group is unique in that the manager is a current Alaska resident, and actively interacts with our members on a very regular basis. I'd love to have you join us whether you live here, formerly lived here, or just view Alaska as a great vacation destination (which it is!)

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Welcome to "Alaska"!

This is a group where we can share our interest in Alaska--its people, scenery, politics, wildlife, weather, volcanic activity, and whatever else you can think of. Past residents, tourists, sourdou... | posted by Valley

1 reply - last reply: "Alaska is one of the countries with... more" ~ AnitaThompson

Anchorage twighlight view Nov. 28

I went hiking with family this afternoon. This is Anchorage at 4:15 p.m. from Prospect Heights... | posted by Valley

5 replies - last reply: "It sure is beautiful! Thanks for... more" ~ datsunlvr

BBBRRRRRRRRRRRR

We are officially in the midst of our first coldsnap -- when I drove home to the valley from Anchorage the temp was already 10 below zero, & it was only 5:30. Time to bust out the heavy socks &... read more | posted by gracie1953

6 replies - last reply: "I remember a night in late Nov.... more" ~ sunnyside7

Denali 10-25-09

Here's a zoomed view of Denali from our living room window today. I've lived in this house 36 years and I still make a point of telling Bruce any day I see the mountain. Today the view of Denali ma... | posted by Valley

18 replies - last reply: "Thanks, bugman, I'm sure it helps... more" ~ Valley

Elmendorf-Richardson

There was an announcement this week that Elmendorf Airforce Base and Ft. Richardson, the army base, will be united as one, with no loss of jobs, but some positions changing locations. Some of you m... | posted by Valley

15 replies - last reply: "Interesting, Chief, to know that we... more" ~ Valley

Narrated slideshows of Alaskan excursions

I may have posted this info before, but I just rediscovered this side page of the Anchorage Daily News web site. view link The front page of our paper today has the last photo of the Kincaid Be... | posted by Valley

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Future TV show?

Dana Stabenow, Alaskan mystery novelist, has signed a contract with Anchorage productions company Evergreen Films to produce a TV series in Alaska. Usually when you see "Alaska" in movies, it's a... | posted by Valley

2 replies - last reply: "That would be so cool, I'd watch it. " ~ oceanpagan

new photos

Came across the file that had the photos from a day-cruise that my daughter and I took the summer of 2008. Downloaded several of them to the group albums. We took an incredible 9 hour cruise out of... | posted by gracie1953

3 replies - last reply: "Nice flag. " ~ allen42

Alaska Zoo

Look in the reply for a slideshow of our zoo visit on Wednesday. Our SIL Chris came over for dinner with Laura tonight and had zoo stories. He works there as a maintenance man. He and a couple ot... | posted by Valley

2 replies - last reply: "Sometimes we need to let things be,... more" ~ bug44man

Windstorm

We have a high wind watch tonight, with winds of up to 85 mph along the inlet and at higher elevations overnight. Diminishing winds during the day tomorrow (Friday), then picking up to to a possibl... | posted by Valley

8 replies - last reply: "Very scary datsunlvr! Exciting, but... more" ~ Valley

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