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Sure, summer is “peak season”. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t GREAT deals available RIGHT NOW here in Anchorage. Hey–I LOVE this pic from Flat Top Mountain (above), by my friend Clark James Mishler. Let’s talk about two HAWT deals for folks coming to town: 1. Buy a ticket and fly north from Long Beach [...]

We love Anchorage. You will too, if you’re visiting our neighborhood this year. Check out the photo, above, by my friend Clark James Mishler. The two young ladies are standing on Flat Top Mountain–home of the “Million Dollar View” of Anchorage. No kidding! Whether you’re flying in or live right around the corner, there are [...]

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Wow! We had a great podcast session at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Listen to the whole show, featuring co-host Erin Kirkland (left, above) and Melissa Saunders (center) , the center’s marketing director. Oh. And me. Right. HA At the beginning, you’ll hear Mattox Metcalf playing the skin drum. Great stuff! Watch the video here. Throughout [...]

GCI will offer iPhone 4S to customers in Alaska beginning Friday, April 20. iPhone 4S will be available starting at $150 (for the 16GB model), with a new two-year contract and data plan. In addition, GCI will offer iPhone 4 for $50 and iPhone 3GS for free with a new two-year contract and data plan. All [...]

Great deal from Avis! Rent a subcompact car May 1-31, 2012 for only $17 per day (plus fees and taxes). Above, I rented a Camry from Avis on a sunny day in Juneau. Then I bought one (Camry). Two locations in Anchorage: Airport or Downtown (441 B St.). PLUS: get a FREE burger at SULLIVAN’s [...]

Ooooh, that Springtime Sun is bright, huh? And it’s bouncing off  lots of snow–and the longer days mean there’s more time to play! Here are some great ideas: 1. SKI! Did you notice? There’s snow ALL OVER! Whether it’s on the groomed, lighted Nordic trails around the city–or the Alpine resort at Alyeska (pictured above), get [...]

Check out this GREAT pic of Hanauma Bay (above). My co-host, Erin Kirkland, snapped this photo during her recent visit to Oahu. Y-e-s-s-s-s, they had a great time. HAHA Hey–breaking up is hard to do. Haven’t we all spent a little too much time this winter shoveling snow? Thawing pipes? Slip-sliding away down the long, lonesome [...]