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Alaskan Luxury Creekside Chalets

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In the Heart of the Matanuska Valley Alaska

What sets our Alaska lodging accommodations apart from the rest’ In summer, acres of wooded ambiance, allow you to enjoy a creekside glass of wine!


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Alaska: Deer hunter fends off brown bear attack near Sitka

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Alaska Bear TalesA Sitka deer hunter fended off a brown bear’s attack by clubbing it with the butt of his rifle and then firing a round. Karl Wolfe, 39, escaped with bites to his arm…

A year after nine bears were killed in defense of life and property near the confluence of the Russian and Kenai rivers, the death toll has dipped to zero.

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Battle against northern pike in Alaska

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Sterling Alaska

Since 2005, Fish and Game has unsuccessfully tried to wipe out pike in Scout Lake by loosening bag limits and setting gill nets to catch the cheeky fish…


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Northern Pike Alaska

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game on Tuesday expanded its efforts to kill northern pike in trout lakes by applying the pesticide rotenone to 85-acre Scout Lake near Sterling…

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USA: Robbers caught using ‘the worst disguise ever’

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Batman and Robin FAIL

It’s been labelled the worst disguise ever – two men arrested over a burglary attempt in the US were found with fake beards and masks scrawled on their faces with a permanent marker… Epic FAIL!


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Tried to hide their faces … Matthew McNelly, 23, and Joey Miller, 20.

Police stopped the car of Matthew McNelly, 23, and Joey Miller, 20 after it matched the description of a vehicle used by two men who allegedly tried to break into an Iowa apartment last Friday night. (continue reading…)

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Crab fishermen surprised by deep-dwelling mystery fish

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It might have been edible; no one wanted to eat the totally ugly catch.

From ship-encircling serpents of Norse mythology to the multi-armed beast of a more modern Jules Verne tale, sea monster accounts are found in virtually all cultures that have contact with the sea. Homer is no exception. Enter the Giant Wrymouth


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Steelhead or rainbow: The great Alaska fish debate

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Steelhead Rainbow Trout Fish Alaska

Steelhead Trout Debate…

For years, anglers, guides and biologists have debated whether the powerful Kenai River receives a steelhead run, or if the big trout that delight anglers are freshwater fish moving between the river and Skilak or Kenai lakes.


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Homer, Alaska Vacation Rental 4br Home with Breathtaking View

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4br - Homer, Alaska Vacation Rental Home with Great View

True Alaskan Vacation

Breathtaking Sweeping View and the Most Amazing Vacation House Rental Value in Homer!!!


4br - Homer, Alaska Vacation Rental Home with Great View  

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Vacation Creek front cabin suites Rental on a bluff with beautiful mountain views

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Alaska Cabin Rental Wasilla

View returning salmon & wildlife from private deck

Full kitchen, jetted tub and gas fire place.


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Anchorage Private Home Rental | 1br – Over The Igloo

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1br - over the igloo

Private entrance luxury suite

over garage built 2007- 08 with deck, bamboo flooring with infloor heat. queen and full size beds, sitting area, tv, phone, full bath, wet bar, microwave, coffee maker and wireless internet service. decorated with alaskan artwork collection.


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June – September | Anchorage Day Hikes with The Ascending Path Guide Service

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Day Hikes, The Ascending Path Anchorage

Come join The Ascending Path Climbing Guide Service on a day you will never forget on an Anchorage Hike.


Consider a MIDNIGHT SUN Glacier Hike!
June 13th-July 13th @ 8pm

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