Summer Solstice It’s the longest day of the year in Anchorage, summer solstice- first day of summer. Alaska gets a full 22 hour of daylight, where fun in the sun is in full effect! Join the celebration of outdoor activities encompassing all things summer; concerts, festivals, hiking, biking and more! There is something for everyone […]
Girdwood Forest Fair
Girdwood Forest Fair Girdwood, a metropolitan area of Anchorage which holds the Forest Fair every July since 1975. The Forest Fair starts the fun with a community parade, alongside with handmade crafts from locals, local music and beer garden. If you’re looking for some good, authentic, and local food and goods, come to the Girdwood […]
Anchorage Salmon Derby
Anchorage King Salmon Derby If you’ve heard of the Kentucky Derby, then you’ll be sure to enjoy Alaska’s very own Salmon Derby! Join the competition and reel in the best salmon catch of the day to win big! Land the biggest and best salmon in Anchorage every June for a chance to win cash and […]
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure is the Second Most Common Cause of Kidney Disease Your heart pumps your blood through tubes (blood vessels) called arteries and veins. When your blood moves through the blood vessels, it pushes against the inside of them and creates pressure. Blood pressure is the pressure created inside your arteries and veins when […]
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve in Anchorage Welcome the New Year in Anchorage, AK for an exciting experience! If you haven’t experienced a New Year’s outside your own local town, join Anchorage for an experience you’ll never forget! Start your New Years’s festivities with dancing in Town Square Park just after the sun sets, then later join […]