Category Archives: Events

The winners are in, but the race is not over

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Newman

God loves a working man.  And we all love the brave mushers on the Iditarod trail.  Winning takes skill and courage and lucky and determination and all the ideals of a champion.  Winning is great.  But, I feel drawn to … Continue reading →

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Iditarod time again!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Newman

I know I’m alittle late, but I stumbled on this video and it really shows what a musher has to endure. 4-time Iditarod champion, Jeff King, shares his helmet cam action as he traverses Rainy Pass.  It’s brutal.  The trail is … Continue reading →

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Salvage experts board grounded Shell drilling rig | State News | ADN.com

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Newman

Salvage experts board grounded Shell drilling rig | State News | ADN.com.  

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Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Newman

THE CB300 RACE STARTS JANUARY 12, 2013 in Glennallen, Alaska via Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race.

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November is Alaska Native Heritage Month

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Newman

November Is Native Heritage Month Mission: To celebrate Alaska Native and American Indian Cultures and share our traditions and contributions. Goals: To educate and inform others of the diverse Alaska Native groups, their traditions, knowledge, ways of life, and contributions. … Continue reading →

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GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOUT – News – GoSeawolves.com – Official Athletics Website of the University of Alaska Anchorage

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Newman

  GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOUT – News – GoSeawolves.com – Official Athletics Website of the University of Alaska Anchorage. And, more coverage (of course) from the ADN.com  

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Summer Events at the Valdez Museum

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Newman

Valdez Museum | home > calendar All kinds of new tours and programs at the Museum this Summer.  Get on down there and enjoy. I would definitely take the Walking tour of “Historic Homes of Old Valdez”.  It’s a little … Continue reading →

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Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge 2011 – YouTube

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Newman

  Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge 2011 – YouTube. This happens each year on Memorial Day.  Ski, Bike, Kayak and run – That’s an Alaskan style race. http://www.valdezsummit2sound.com/

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Native Youth Olympics 2012 at Anchorage’s Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Newman

 Started in 1972, the NYO Games, previously known as the Native Youth Olympics, includes 10 events based on games past generations of Alaska Native people played as a way to test their hunting and survival skills, increase strength and maintain … Continue reading →

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Yakutat Tern Festival – Birds of Alaska!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Newman

2012 Festival Highlights Outstanding Field Trips – including viewing of Aleutian Terns Numerous Activities for Kids relating to Birds and Cultural Resources Native Cultural Events including the Mount Saint Elias Dancers and Native Story-telling Related Speakers and Seminars on Yakutat … Continue reading →

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