January 6, 2011

Start the New Year with a Bang!

Now that the holiday rush has passed, it's a great time for us locals to slow down and enjoy our winter wonderland!

While CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation is gearing up for another exciting summer, our friends at Salmon Berry Tours never sleep!

From dog sled tours to Northern Lights viewing and the Ice Road Truckers experience, Salmon Berry Tours has something for everyone!

This month, they're offering Puffin Pass members a 10% discount on the official Alaskan sport of dog sledding. Get up close and personal to this amazing activity and the athletic stars that make it famous!

For more information on this special and others like it, click here or call 888-878-3572.

Calling All Newly-Engaged Couples!

Did you "pop the question" or say "I do" this holiday season? Are you on the wedding planning fast-track?

Check-out The 7th Annual Anchorage Wedding Fair, your one-stop headquarters for the big day! Visit with a variety of vendors, including our own wedding experts from Seward Windsong Lodge and Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

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A Celebration Down Under

The Alaska SeaLife Center is hosting its 2nd Annual Alaska Marine Gala fundraiser on January 16, 2011.

The evening will showcase the work and stories of National Geographic Photographer, Joel Sartore, the Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards, and both silent and live auctions.

Speaking of awards, congrats to Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises on it's nomination for the Marine Explorer Program.

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Make like a Polar Bear...

...and take the plunge, or head down to Seward Harbor and watch as people dressed in absurd costumes jump into the frigid waters of Resurrection Bay! No, their efforts aren't in vain, participants are raising money for the American Cancer Society.

While you're in the neighborhood, stop into Kenai Fjords Tours and warm-up with a cup of hot cocoa. Mark it on your calendar- Saturday, January 22, 2011.

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Circus Sundays

Have you dreamt of gracefully flying through the air on a set of trapeze? Here's your chance to check it off the 'ole bucket list!

Green Light Circus has set-up shop in Talkeetna and is hosting open circus practice sessions. Hone your juggling, tumbling, and acrobatic skills or take to the Spanish Web and silks for an experience that's sure to get the adrenaline pumping!

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