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Knoxvillian Robert Tatum was among first to climb Mt. McKinley
... and would go on to become the first superintendent of Denali National Park in 1917. Walter Harper, a part native Alaskan and part Scotsman, also accompanied them, as did two young native Alaskans as far as base camp. After preparing some caribou ... Comment?
Plenty of surprises planned for 153rd San Joaquin County Fair
... approach to entertainment. They've got BMX bicycle demonstrations and racing, tractor pulls for young and old, crazy Alaskan racing pigs and a strolling balloon man. And every day, after the sun goes down, the fair lights up, with the colorful ... Comment?
... Dog Mushing 101, 2 p.m., Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center, 605 W. Fourth Ave. Experience an Alaskan tradition first-hand. Meet an Alaskan husky, stand on the runners of a dog sled, meet a real musher and more. Join Erin McLarnon and ... Comment?
Adam Richman's Fandemonium to Premiere on Travel Channel, 7/14
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... their day jobs to live as full-time medieval characters. And he joins fans at Arctic-Man - a giant party in the Alaskan wilderness, where lack of electricity doesn't prevent revelers from bringing in their own hot tubs, monster-truck-sized snow ... Comment?
Estes Valley Library program: Beyond the Seven Summits
... and countries, and in 2000, he became the first person to climb North America's ten highest peaks. He has been on 15 Alaskan expeditions, ten Andean expeditions, and seven Himalayan expeditions, including first ascents in the kingdom of Bhutan. ... Comment?
Four Down Two Across: Homer, Alaska
... champion of Alaska, the first table tennis champion of the Arctic International Games, the coach of many younger Alaskan players, and the first inductee (in 2005) into the Alaska Table Tennis Hall of Fame. Now with a couple of titanium rods in his ... Comment?
Michael Carey: Don Young turns 80 as Congressman for life
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... Don. In the late Seventies, Maryland political consultant Robert Goodman created the TV and radio spot "Don Young Alaskan Like You," which aired repeatedly throughout the Last Frontier. Goodman, who visited Alaska before entering his studio, ... Comment?
Interior official hears wide range of views on oil drilling in Arctic
... of Royal Dutch Shell's troubled 2012 attempt to drill in the Arctic Ocean, a top Interior official -- and former Alaskan -- heard the gamut of views Thursday about whether and how oil companies can safely drill offshore in the Alaska Arctic. The ... Comment?
Meals with Midgi: No place like home - antipasto
... this was going to be the actual meal, I added more to the platter to make it a bit more substantial. I also put an Alaskan twist by adding cold smoked salmon. There are certain things all antipasto platters should have - some nice Parmesan cheese, ... Comment?
Freep 5: Michigan dining destinations worth the drive
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... his love of fish still shows. From the Grill's paella and bouillabaisse to Parmesan-encrusted whitefish and grilled Alaskan halibut, 13 of his 18 entrees feature fish, seafood or shellfish. A dozen entree-worthy salads and sandwiches are also ... Comment?
Denali 1913 Centennial Speaker Series Premieres on June 7
... of the fledgling Mt. McKinley National Park in 1921. This special series features presentations by five Alaskan mountaineers and historians on significant Denali mountaineering accomplishments. The illustrated talks will take place in the Denali ... Comment?
Special to the Daily Spiffy Dog collars.
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... The pack comes in small, medium and large/extra large and features a harness with detachable saddlebags. My 32-pound Alaskan husky, Nika, wears a medium, and it fits her broader chest and narrow hindquarters really well. As a slender dog, it can be ... Comment?
Behm Canal underwater volcano, Alaska
... stratovolcanoes that parade off to the west, in the Aleutian Range. [Full Story: A Blast of a Find: 12 New Alaskan Volcanoes ] The deforestation of the Brazilian rain forest has created a hidden consequence: The seeds of palm trees have evolved ... Comment?
Turning reclaimed wood into furniture
... tree, he is looking for big ones, 30 to 36 inches in diameter, that he can slice into slabs with his monster of an Alaskan chain saw. "I get a lot of pin oak, ash trees, beech and maples along with a few cherry and a few walnuts." After four to six ... Comment?
... exclusively on tap at Full Sail's Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon. - Having learned a lesson in 2012, Alaskan Brewing produced plenty more of its seasona; Alaskan Raspberry Wheat Ale this year. It took the brewery's gift shop only an hour ... Comment?
The Beer Here for the week of May 31- June 6
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... including birthday cake, live music, special drafts including Sierra Nevada 25th Anniversary Grand Cru, Vintage Alaskan Smoked Porter and more treats that he'll drag from the darkest corners of the cooler. The first PBW Pig Roast features ... Comment?
Europe To End Overfishing?
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... will disappear from Whole Foods, but others will still be found. Among the threatened varieties are some species of Alaskan rockfish, which may already be locally depleted. They're also caught with environmentally-destructive trawls. Whole Comment?
Kozara Lounge: Japanese tapas a " small plates, big flavors
... (or more if you wish) items off the menu and share with your tablemate. I was intrigued by the Bering Sea ($9) soup, Alaskan king crab in a creamy miso broth, and was very pleased with the steaming bowl when it arrived at our table. Large chunks of ... Comment?
Sideways Rain adds ring of familiarity to Alaska's remote regions
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... by the mention of familiar names and impact people from this area had on Sydnam's life. "My love affair with the Alaskan bush began in 1961 when I was privileged to participate as a general practice physician in a month-long medical safari with Milo ... Comment?
At Large in Ballard: Three years and six hours
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... February, I'm not allowed to reveal any locations. However I will offer these clues that may have later meaning: Alaskan Governor, harp, Butler's Pantry and gnome. If tours dating back to 1999 are any indication, attendees will travel throughout the ... Comment?