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Secrets the Cruise Lines Don’t Tell You – Cruises – Cruise Critic

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Newman

There’s no “open beverage” rule onboard. You can bring drinks from a bar or buffet to your cabin or elsewhere on the ship and no one will bat an eye. (Same goes for food.) via Secrets the Cruise Lines Don’t … Continue reading →

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Minerals in Alaska – not just Alaska Gold for the rockhounds

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Newman

Minerals in Alaska. Check out this site of  Alaska mineral facts from the Alaska Public Lands information center. It’s a ‘goldmine’ of for the Alaskan Rockhounds!  

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BBC News – Australian amateur prospector finds massive gold nugget

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Newman

An amateur prospector in the Australian state of Victoria has astonished experts by unearthing a gold nugget weighing 5.5kg (177 ounces). via BBC News – Australian amateur prospector finds massive gold nugget.   HOLY COW!!!

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Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Newman

Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race The race starts tomorrow!   Here is a photo set of the dogs and mushers from last year. And, here’s the ADN coverage.

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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve – Wrangell – St Elias National Park & Preserve

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Newman

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve – Wrangell – St Elias National Park & Preserve. The gang over at the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park are doing a great job on the Facebook. This week they have a cool picture of … Continue reading →

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Farewell Copper Center Lodge – ADVrider

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Newman

  Farewell Copper Center Lodge – Photo: ADVrider. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Bad wiring is suspected of causing a fire that has destroyed one of Alaska‘s last historic roadhouses. The Copper Center Lodge was destroyed Sunday in an early morning fire. … Continue reading →

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Anchorage, Alaska, Fur Rondy, Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Festival

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Newman

Anchorage, Alaska, Fur Rondy, Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Festival. Let’s Rondy! Seriously, you would never guess that Alaska in the winter would be a good time – no! The best time!  After being couped up (sp?) all winter, the Anchorites and … Continue reading →

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President’s Day in Alaska means ICE CLIMBING!

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Newman

Hey Gang! It’s cold (and staying cold).  It’s dark, but getting lighter.  The best way to beat SAD and cabin fever is to get out of the cabin and into the light.  If ice climbing is your thing, then Presidents … Continue reading →

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Fatbikerafting the Arctic by Andrew Badenoch — Kickstarter

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Newman

Here is the stuff of Alaskan Legend.  It’s the stuff of childhood dreams – that is if you had dreams to “do epic stuff”.  Lord knows I did and I think everyone can relate somewhat to.  Read of on Andrew … Continue reading →

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Is the Aurora happening tonight?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Newman

It’s a verifiable fact that the Alaskan Winter is cold and dark.  The average January low temperature in Valdez is cold and in the Copper River valley REALLY cold.  If you don’t mind the cold, the dark might drive you … Continue reading →

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