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FBX drive.
I am a resident not a visitor so i'm not posting in visiting anchorage or ask alaska per their description. If the mods don't like it so don't know what to do. lol.
Given I have the time, is the Glenn/Richardson route to fbx worth the extra time versus straight up the Parks?
Thinking of driving the loop up and than straight back down.
Mary Peltola Emphasizes Prioritization of Alaska in First Advertisement Since Primary Election
You can watch the video on YouTube here.
Knik River Bridge - *Palmer, Alaska (8/19/26)(1:14am)*
Trump Unveils Another Secret White House Construction Project
when you want to know why there's no money for health care and the US is suffering from inflation and the price of everything goes up and up, here's why. Trump excitedly revealed that he replaced the asphalt on the White House’s driveway with white granite mined from California, CNN reports.
“This was always asphalt, which is very basic, not appropriate for a great house—for a great place like the White House,” Trump said over loud construction noise while gesturing at the newly redone driveway, which he described as made with a “very special stone.”
Alaska Primary Results Megathread
All posts and discussion regarding the primary results go here.
Places to check the results.
Wrangell-Saint Elias NP
Been working for the Wrangell Mountains Center this summer, my first time in MXY. Photos are from the various peaks on the sides of the Kennicott Valley (Fireweed, Bonanza, Porphyry, Donoho). Hope this hypes someone up about visiting this place. I have many takes (potentially hot ones) about this town and community for those who are interested.
Two Movies Based in Alaska Being Released This Fall
The Sun Never Sets - A romance movie with Dakota Fanning and Jake Johnson looks to be primarily filmed in Anchorage with numerous shots of Turnagain Arm, Whittier Tunnel, and even a King Street Brewing glass. Here is a link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTIfzXx8nJY
Heart of the Beast - Brad Pitt and his dog are former Army combatants who escape to the Alaska wilderness. After a plane crash, they must make their way back. Seems pretty sensationalized but I will never complain about a 185 on floats. Here is a link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfCgu83suHs
Election Update
Dan Sullivan is projected to defeat Dan Sullivan!
VOTE!
If you haven't already. We were in and out in under 5 minutes. And you get a really cool sticker out of it!
Nunapitchuk precinct has failed to open on time for Alaska’s primary, voting advocates say
adn.comCarrie Harris for District C State Senate clearly uses AI in her responses to Alaska Beacon voter guide questions
Was reading through this voter guide today https://alaskabeacon.com/voter-guides/contests/senate-district-c/ and near the end she forgot to proofread before submitting her answer it seems.
Trip to Utqiagvik
I went to Utqiagvik (Barrow) back in June and it's one of the best trips in the US I have ever had. The people in Utqiagvik are SO nice and welcoming. It was crazy seeing this barren land without any trees and how people can survive in such a harsh climate. What surprised me the most was how many immigrants from Thailand and Laos are living here. Imagine moving all the way to the US and picking this rural community. There really isn't much to do or see, but I just enjoyed walking around and talking to people.
Alaska Fireweeds
I’m planning on making some fireweed jelly- has anyone made it before? Any health benefits in eating fireweed??