Travel in Winter? Sure! The landscape is brilliant, and many cultural events provide entertainment when you have a rosy glow from sun and snow! Plan now for the Iditarod – we are counting the days and hoping for a good snowpack … Continue reading
Innkeepers Anchorage Alaska Bed & Breakfast Association The Alaska Botanical Garden: A Year-Round Delight Alaska Botanical Garden Anchorage is home to the Alaska Botanical Garden, a public garden treasured by both residents and visitors. This year, the staff and volunteers … Continue reading
The Fabulous Fur Rendezvous Festival 2/24/17-3/5/17 Walking around town in February of each year, you’ll hear people saying Let’s Rondy! What the heck is that all about? Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and find out here. Turns … Continue reading
Hoarfrost at Jarvi Homestay B&B Why would anyone willingly travel to North in January? If for no other reason, perhaps for the beauty of the out of doors. This is the time of snow fog and icy tree limbs, called … Continue reading
Iditarod! Several years ago, we published the story behind the Iditarod. It is worth reading again, and understanding what gave rise to this amazing dog sledding event. In 2016, Anchorage is bringing in snow by train to cover the streets … Continue reading
January 2016: A Good Time to Visit Alaska? Lucas loves the snow-no white toys though! Sure it is! Plan now for the Iditarod – we are counting the days and hoping for snow. The history of the Iditarod is told … Continue reading
Alaskan Frontier Gardens Recently my bed and breakfast, Alaskan Frontier Gardens, B&B hosted guests from Mexico City. They were here in Alaska on their honeymoon, staying for a week. There were two things they wanted to see while they were … Continue reading
A Team on the Trail What is the Iditarod, and why do we Alaskans love it so? Also known worldwide as the Last Great Race… it’s the pinnacle race of mushing, the practice and/or sport of using dogs to … Continue reading
“Let’s Rondy!” Walking around Anchorage in February of each year, you’ll hear people saying that. What the heck does it mean? Well, my dear Adventurous Traveler…the Fur Rendezvous Festival is a significant part of the history and tradition of Anchorage! … Continue reading
Well, we now have that white stuff on the ground called “SNOW” and more is forecast for this weekend . It is a beautiful time in Alaska with lots of winter activities. Downhill skiing and snowboarding on several slopes around … Continue reading
