All Fur Rondy events are still on, despite the lack of snow
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Fur Rendezvous, known simply as Fur Rondy, kicks off next Thursday for its 90th year of winter celebrations. Alaska’s News Source confirmed on Thursday that all activities ...
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Fur Rondy celebrates 90 years with fun events despite low snow levels
Anchorage's Fur Rondy marks 90 years with exciting events, despite low snow. Dog sled races are shortened, and snowshoe softball turns into "boot ball." Let the fun begin!
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The Milkshakes At This Old-School Alaska Diner Are So Good, They Have A Loyal Following
These milkshakes are so thick, they’ve been known to cause spoon-bending incidents that would make Uri Geller jealous. Legend ...
Ice Fishing for Giant Sheefish in the Arctic Is a True Winter Adventure
Eight feet of ice, freezing temps, and 40-pound sheefish make for an arctic adventure. Here's what it's like ice fishing for ...
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33rd Annual Winter Carnival in Merrimack
The Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department held the 33rd Annual Winter Carnival at Wasserman Park on Saturday with free ...
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Winter rain has a domino effect on Alaska's wildlife, and none of it is good
In the Bush, a whole different host of problems sets in when winter weather turns to rain — and the subsequent aftermath ...
My Dog Saved My Life in a Brown Bear Attack
Labrador mix alerts his owner, a fisheries technician, to the presence of brown bears while he works salmon streams.
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Monkey, see: A baby silvered langur goes on view at the Bronx Zoo
He joined a group of adults of the same species — and brought a splash of bright orange to the depths of winter. Silvered ...
Managing Eczema Symptoms: Indoor And Outdoor Environments Have Different Triggers
Your indoor versus outdoor environment could have an even bigger impact on your eczema symptoms than you realize.
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Crews search for missing Alaska plane with 10 onboard
An aircraft carrying 10 people went missing in rural Alaska on Thursday during dangerous winter weather, and crews scoured ...
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Freshwater seals in Alaska’s biggest lake are genetically different from saltwater seals
The harbor seals of Alaska’s Iliamna Lake, which make up one of only five freshwater seal populations in the world, have long been a subject of fascination for their separateness from the seals that ...
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Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze
New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant ...