Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States in land area at 570,374 square miles, over twice the size of Texas
Mount McKinley, or Denali The High One is the highest mountain in the United States and North America with an elevation of 20,320 feet.
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city with over 291,000 residents. At 61 degrees north is it slightly more northern than Oslo and Stockholm.
Because of the northern latitude, in the summer the days are very long although the temperatures rarely rise above the 70s. But that doesn't stop Alaska's residents from shedding their parkas for shorts the moment the sun appears.
Oscar Anderson was an early Anchorage resident, said to be the 18th person to set foot on the area and his house, built in 1915 was the first wood-frame house in Anchorage.
The Glacier Brewhouse is both a brewery and one of Anchorage's top restaurants. The place gets busy early so it is a good idea to make reservations. Aside from rotisserie meats the menu features lots of fresh local seafood. And who ever had fresh raspberry whet beer? The brewhouse was brewing it and it was delicious. Alaska glacier bottled water is a great way to taste the purity of the environment around Anchorage. This bottled water is a popular drink for Asians who visit and refer glaciers. Although there were rave reviews about the seafood chowder and the calamari, I tried the pita with hummus which was a great appetizer that went well with the raspberry wheat beer.
One can't be in Alaska without tasting king crab legs. The fresh version is more spectacular than the deep freeze version we get in the lower 48. Alaskan halibut also shines over their southern neighbors and at Glacier Brewhouse they serve it with a healthy balsamic salad and a not so healthy side of fries.
A popular street food are reindeer hot dogs which are actually a blend of pork sausage and reindeer. I didn't taste it but I understand it is a must try, unless you are Santa Claus. There are lots of tourist shops selling made in China souvenirs but if you want something that is truly Alaskan and unique, The Oomingmak Qiviut shop is an Alaskan native cooperative that produces Muskox products.
It is owned by approximately 250 Native Alaskan women from remote coastal villages of Alaska who knit each item by hand. Each village has a signature pattern derived from traditional aspects of village life and the Eskimo culture; they may come from an ancient artifact or a beadwork design.
The name Musk Ox is deceiving, as the animal does not produce musk, nor is it related to cattle. Skeletal and behavioral studies show a closer relationship to sheep and goats Qiviut is shed naturally each year during the spring months.
About 40 miles south of Anchorage is the Alyeska ski resort -- even in May there is abundant snow -- although skiers were not about. It has an average of 643 of annual snowfall and is known for its steep terrain. For off piste skiing - Chugach Powder Guides operate snowcat or helicopter adventure in the world-famous Chugach Mountain Range. Helicopters guarantee 16 - 20,000 vertical feet of skiing per day. The cost $1125 per person. If that price is unbearable ... the normal day ski lift pass is $60 for an adult.
Not far from Alyeska is Portage and the home of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals and many who cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center.
Snickers, the porcupine is one such creature that was raised in a home and has a lot of personality .. so much so that a youtube video featuring him with almost 1.8 million views. (youtube.com/watch?v=U5I5H7EeC8k)
The center had recently taken in three orphaned moose calves who keep the four-year old moose Jack company. Jack had arrived at the center as a 3-day old moose with bite marks and a broken leg .. and a 20% chance of survival.
Muskox who's warm fur is used in making Qiviut products are an arctic survivor. Their thick coat grows up to 36 inches long.
The wood bison were extinct from Alaska until they were reintroduced in 2003. They are the largest land animal in North America.
Bears are also residents at the center including brown bears, black bears and a grizzly bear.
Heading south toward the coastal town of Whittier brings one to the Whittier tunnel. This is the longest combined railroad car tunnel in North America and connects the commuters between the Prince William Sound and Turnagain Arm. The tunnel opened in 1943.
Whittier is home to lots of sea life from birds, to sea otters, seals, whales, and sea lions.
In 1964 a 9.2 magnitude earthquake (the largest ever recorded in North America)
generated a major tectonic tsunami. The waves destroyed Girdwood and Portage and evidence of the damage today is still visible from the dead wood forests in the area.
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ALASKA'S SILVER MILLIONS LIFE CYCLE OF THE SALMON w/ FATHER BERNARD HUBBARD GLACIER PRIEST 45684
‘The Glacier Priest’, Bernard R Hubbard narrates this film (:13). In 1876, William H. Seward purchased Alaska from Russia (:24). American’s protested against this purchase and felt it was a waste and dubbed it as ‘Seward’s folly’ (:36). The film will divide Alaska into three sections and the first is highlighted (2:20) as Yukon. Dogs pulling sleds across the snow depict the common perception of what Alaska is (2:38) and it is the malamute husky (3:00). Eskimos are stepping from their homes which were dug outs or log cabins (3:28). This group remained due to the abundance of food and ice fishing is depicted (3:47). Herds of reindeer, imported from Siberia, (4:00) flock across the frozen land. The once frozen Yukon is now shown melting and breaking up in massive chunks. The capital city of Juneau is pinpointed and is at the same latitude as London (5:18) and the climate is similar to that of the New England states (5:38). A view from aboard ship is caught at (6:00) of the inside passage. Shots of Alaska’s first cities follow (6:28). The Alaskan Juneau gold mine was a major source of income (6:38). ‘Alaskan Dairy’ is read across the roof of a dairy farm building as farming is another flourishing industry here (7:00). The narrator divulges his nickname is in reference to the years of research spent in Europe and North America studying glaciers (7:50). Some of the massive Alaskan glaciers (7:58) suddenly rise from under the waters surface and one is shown rising from 1,000 feet below (8:28). To catch the footage of another glacier crumbling into the waters (8:49), the narrator waited eight years (8:49). Back to the map, the Alaskan peninsula and Aleutian Islands are highlighted (9:25). The actual Aleutian Islands are shown next (9:49). The valley shown was destroyed by an eruption in 1912 (10:15). On the northern end of the Alaskan peninsula, rests the Mount Aniakchack Crater (11:02). The film then leads to the incredible life cycle of salmon (11:45). They begin travelling with the current shortly after birth (11:33) and completely disappear after reaching the Bering Sea in the Alaskan gulf (11:41) in the Pacific. Two to five years later they return to their place of birth (11:45). These impressive creatures’ journey is documented as they begin their migration (11:57), returning to the stream in which they are born (12:25) and beating their way upstream to spawn safely (12:34). Once they have reached freshwater, they lose their silver color and are unable to be consumed (12:47). A man is shown holding a full-grown salmon, pointing out the over hung jaw and long teeth (13:49) which are used for digging holes to lay eggs. Another fish is shown fanning the water and creating a mud screen to hide the eggs (15:09). An image of the circle of life is captured as salmon have perished after spawning and gulls feed from the carcasses (15:29). From February to May, ships leave Pacific coast ports for the salmon run in Alaska (16:09). Salmon traps using nets and wood are set up (16:47) and this tactic is known as brailing. Smaller boats ‘sweep the seas’ where the fish are known to be (18:15). Boats are racing home for canning as only 12 to 24 hours were allowed in between capture and canning (18:46). A mechanical elevator moves the salmon through chutes (20:23) and these are sent into bins in the fish house (20:36). The iron chink cuts heads and tails off (20:44). A machine had been developed which could attach and seal the reformed can and deliver them to the canning house (21:56). Cans were later filled and lids were attached automatically by machine (23:44). From here they move to the vacuum machines to be vacuum sealed (24:01). After washed (24:45), cans are seen placed on cooking trays (24:40) and will be cooked with steam (25:05). Later modern labeling machines are utilized and cans are done in batches (27:13). In the end, the salmon industry has produced several times the original purchase price of the state (28:49).
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Denali National Park
Denali National Park and Preserve, located in southern Alaska near the town of Healy, is the third-largest national park in the United States, covering just over 6 million acres and centered around Mt. Denali, formerly known as Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain peak in North America. Denali’s varied landscape and wildlife attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, and its rich prehistoric and human history make it a popular destination for scientists. Learn more about the park by watching this video!
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Welcome to Between Beaches cabin rental , at this exceptional location you can watch the sun rise over one beach and set over the other! Our unique, handcrafted beach cabins (VRBO listing numbers 993127, 661493, 449876), are located on MacDonald Spit, a scenic water taxi ride from Homer across beautiful Kachemak Bay. Only steps away from the sandy beaches where otters play & eagles soar. The Pioneer Cabin is surrounded by spruce and alder trees, offer spectacular views of the bays, islands, and snow-capped mountains without standing in their shade. Built by Alaskan pioneers, this historical Cabin faces Kasitsna Bay and glows in the morning sunrise. Included in your stay are Necky kayaks , rowboats , BBQ with gas , a hammock, clam rakes and buckets. Inside this cozy cabin you will find a fully equipped kitchenette, full-size bed with single cot, full linens, a half bath with an artistic shower and electric heat. There is WIFI from your beach chairs and excellent cell reception. Choose from a variety of activities, kayaking, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, beach combing , tide pooling, birding, and more. Whether you come to relax or play, enjoy an evening beach fire as the sun sets. Whale watch from your pillow and fall asleep to the sound of the surf. During your stay you may visit our new art gallery and enjoy art insulations throughout the property. Latitude and Longitude for mariners: 59.47635 -151.58977
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Alaska's Silver Millions (1936 Documentary)
The geography of Alaska, the life cycle of the salmon, and the salmon industry.
There is a view of the treaty between Russia and the United States that resulted in the purchase of Alaska. The commentator says that thousands of United States citizens protested this purchase, calling it Seward's folly. Father Bernard Hubbard, the glacier priest, is shown and states that on his first trip through Alaska he thought it a worthless land, but that he now appreciates its true value. An animated map contrasts the size of the United States with Alaska. Father Hubbard says that Alaska is divided into three areas: (1) the Yukon Valley, (2) southeastern Alaska, and (3) the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands. A map indicates that the Yukon is on about the same line of latitude as Greenland. Views of snow and ice, dog teams, Eskimos, reindeer, and ice floes are accompanied by Father Hubbard's remarks that these represent the popular conception of the whole of Alaska.
Southeastern Alaska is shown to be in the same latitude as the British Isles. There follow scenes of Alaska's inside passage, gold mines, government roads, dairy farms, waterfalls, and mountains that surround Juneau. Glaciers are shown at the sea's edge, and Father Hubbard explains that tremendous pressure causes them to break off and fall into the sea and float away as icebergs. An unusual method of iceberg formation is shown as a huge mass of ice rises from the depths of the ocean.
The third area, the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands, is depicted as volcanic and mountainous. Steamy air moves across the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, which is devoid of plant and animal life. A view of a snowcovered mountain is followed by views of a smoking volcano. Father Hubbard observes that this is an unstable area and that the day is far off when it will be permanently formed.
The film's second section, the life cycle of the salmon, begins with an animated map tracing the route of the young salmon from Alaskan streams into the Gulf of Alaska where they vanish in the Pacific. A map indicates the route followed by the adult salmon in their return to their native streams. Salmon struggle upstream, their backs flashing in shallow water. Father Hubbard observes that in fresh water their color changes and that they are then unfit for human consumption. Mouths of the salmon develop curved jaws to facilitate digging in the gravel and mud where eggs are laid. Salmon are shown spawning and fanning mud over the eggs. The commentator explains that after spawning the adult salmon die. Hundreds of salmon are shown dead on the banks.
The third section begins with the preparation for a salmon run. Men stretch nets on salmon traps built on pilings. When salmon begin to run they are caught in the nets. The fish are emptied from the nets, transferred to the holds of a tender, and taken to the cannery.
The last section shows the processing of the fish after they arrive at the cannery. They are taken from the tender's holds to a fishhouse by means of a conveyer. At the fishhouse they are cleaned and sorted. They are then floated in water troughs to the cannery. A short sequence indicates the methods used to assemble cans from partially manufactured stock. Sharp knives cut the fish into sections, which disappear into a filling machine to emerge later packed in open cans. From the filler the cans travel on belts to a clincher where they are hermetically sealed. They are placed on trays, wheeled to a retort, and cooked under high pressure. Later the cans are cooled, labeled, boxed, and loaded in ships' holds to be carried to world markets.
Appraisal. Reported excellent for (1) presenting facts concerning the life cycle of the salmon, (2) portraying procedures in the catching, canning, and shipping of salmon, and (3) indicating the size, climate, and physical geography of Alaska. Found useful in developing an appreciation of the economic importance of Alaska.
The beauty of the scenery shown, the effective use of maps, and the dramatic quality of the story of the salmon resulted in enthusiastic reception of the film by teachers and students. Some teachers felt that the film gave an exaggerated sense of importance to the salmon industry in relation to the total economy of Alaska, and others noted that the tundra should not have been classified with the Yukon Valley. Teachers reported that this film contained no objectionable advertising.
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NOME, ALASKA • Life on the Edge of the Earth
Nome, Alaska is a remote bush village on the shores of the Bering Sea. In this video we are taking a tour from the Mayor Richard Beneville and Nome Discovery Tours. We also take our rented Jeep from Dredge No. 7 Inn for drive around town to show you some of the sights. A trip to a unique destination is not complete without sharing some prices from the grocery store. Before our evening activities Ben make a quick fishing stop to catch some pink salmon.
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Alaska ( ( listen); Aleut: Alax̂sxax̂; Inupiaq: Alaskaq; Russian: Аляска, translit. Alyaska) is a U.S. state in the northwest extremity of North America. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east, its most extreme western part is Attu Island, and it has a maritime border with Russia (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) to the west across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas—the southern parts of the Arctic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean lies to the south and southwest. It is the largest state in the United States by area and the
seventh largest subnational division in the world. In addition, it is the 3rd least populous and the most sparsely populated of the 50 United States; nevertheless, it is by far the most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel in North America: its population—estimated at 738,432 by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2015— is more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance. Military bases and tourism are also a significant part of the economy.
The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million U.S. dollars at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km2). The area went through several administrative changes before becoming organized as a territory on May 11, 1912. It was admitted as the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959.
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The Pilgrimage, Boston to Anchorage 2017, Day 16
The Pilgrimage, Boston to Anchorage 2017, Day 16
If there is a true motorcycle pilgrimage, then riding to Alaska is it. You cannot go any further north in the continental United States then trekking to the Great White North. During June and July of 2017, I embarked on this the ride of a life-time, traveling from Boston, MA to Anchorage, AK and back.
For day 16, we left Dawson City and boarded the Yukon ferry for the short 10-minute ride to the northern shore. From there we rode the Top of the World Highway into Chicken, Alaska for lunch. After that we were scheduled to stay on Tok, however we decided to push on to Fairbanks, which turned our short 200-mile day into more than 400 miles. This turned out to be a good think as I came down with a head-cold and Steven had to head down to Anchorage for a service appointment—which he mistakenly scheduled for the wrong day.
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September 24 thru 27 - The South West International Boat Show League City
The show opened up with an official ribbon cutting event with Event Director, Peter Bryan, League Citys Mayor Tony Randall and State Representative Larry Taylor along with several other dignitaries. This boat show was another sign of recovery, from Ike, for Galveston County.
Everything that had anything to do with boats, boating, being on the water, being near the water and even fashions for water destinations was on display. And just to get the mood perfect, Mango Man , straight from the Bahamas, and our very own Kelly McGuire provided great musical entertainment.
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Alaska | Wikipedia audio article
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Alaska ( ( listen); Aleut: Alax̂sxax̂; Inupiaq: Alaskaq; Russian: Аляска, translit. Alyaska) is a U.S. state in the northwest extremity of North America. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east, its most extreme western part is Attu Island, and it has a maritime border with Russia (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) to the west across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas—the southern parts of the Arctic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean lies to the south and southwest. It is the largest state in the United States by area and the
seventh largest subnational division in the world. In addition, it is the 3rd least populous and the most sparsely populated of the 50 United States; nevertheless, it is by far the most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel in North America: its population—estimated at 738,432 by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2015— is more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance. Military bases and tourism are also a significant part of the economy.
The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million U.S. dollars at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km2). The area went through several administrative changes before becoming organized as a territory on May 11, 1912. It was admitted as the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959.
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Alaska ( (listen); Aleut: Alax̂sxax̂; Inupiaq: Alaskaq; Russian: Аляска, translit. Alyaska) is a U.S. state in the northwest extremity of North America. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east, its most extreme western part is Attu Island, and it has a maritime border with Russia (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) to the west across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas—the southern parts of the Arctic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean lies to the south and southwest. It is the largest state in the United States by area and the
seventh largest subnational division in the world. In addition, it is the 3rd least populous and the most sparsely populated of the 50 United States; nevertheless, it is by far the most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel in North America: its population—estimated at 738,432 by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2015— is more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance. Military bases and tourism are also a significant part of the economy.
The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million U.S. dollars at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km2). The area went through several administrative changes before becoming organized as a territory on May 11, 1912. It was admitted as the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959.
Reindeer | Wikipedia audio article
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00:03:47 1 Naming
00:05:46 2 Taxonomy and evolution
00:08:46 3 Subspecies
00:13:11 4 Physical characteristics
00:13:20 4.1 Antlers
00:19:24 4.2 Pelt
00:20:35 4.3 Heat exchange
00:22:25 4.4 Hooves
00:23:49 4.5 Size
00:25:07 4.6 Clicking sound
00:26:04 4.7 Eyes
00:26:50 5 Biology and behaviour
00:27:00 5.1 Seasonal body composition
00:28:57 5.2 Reproduction and life-cycle
00:30:34 5.3 Social structure, migration and range
00:32:39 6 Ecology
00:32:48 6.1 Distribution and habitat
00:35:45 6.2 Diet
00:36:55 6.3 Predators
00:39:04 6.4 Other threats
00:40:11 7 By country
00:40:20 7.1 Russia
00:41:19 7.2 North America
00:43:04 7.2.1 United States
00:43:29 7.2.1.1 Alaska
00:43:59 7.2.1.1.1 Porcupine caribou herd
00:46:38 7.2.1.1.2 Western Arctic caribou herd (WACH)
00:47:45 7.2.1.1.3 Teshekpuk Lake and Central Arctic caribou herds
00:50:08 7.2.1.1.4 Reindeer imported to Alaska
00:50:29 7.2.2 Canada
00:50:37 7.2.2.1 Nunavut
00:51:05 7.2.2.1.1 Ahiak, Beverly and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds
00:53:40 7.2.2.1.2 Peary caribou on Baffin Island
00:54:30 7.2.2.2 The Northwest Territories
00:55:10 7.2.2.3 iR. t. caribou/i
00:56:26 7.2.2.3.1 George River caribou herd (GRCH)
00:57:43 7.2.2.3.2 Leaf River caribou herd (LRCH)
00:58:26 7.2.2.4 Queen Charlotte Islands caribou
00:59:02 7.2.3 Greenland
00:59:48 7.3 Norway
01:01:10 7.3.1 Svalbard reindeer
01:02:22 7.4 Finland
01:03:16 7.5 Iceland
01:03:51 7.6 United Kingdom
01:04:49 7.7 French overseas territory experiment
01:05:07 8 Conservation
01:05:16 8.1 Current status
01:06:54 8.2 Boreal woodland caribou (COSEWIC designation as threatened)
01:08:50 8.3 Peary caribou (COSEWIC designation as endangered)
01:09:50 9 Relationship with humans
01:11:52 9.1 Reindeer and indigenous peoples
01:15:53 9.2 Reindeer husbandry
01:20:22 9.3 In history
01:22:29 9.4 Santa Claus's reindeer
01:23:25 9.5 In mythology and art
01:25:15 10 Heraldry and symbols
01:26:32 11 See also
01:26:47 11.1 Parasites
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The reindeer (Rangifer tarandus), also known as the caribou in North America, is a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to Arctic, sub-Arctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. This includes both sedentary and migratory populations. Rangifer herd size varies greatly in different geographic regions. The Taimyr herd of migrating Siberian tundra reindeer (R. t. sibiricus) in Russia is the largest wild reindeer herd in the world, varying between 400,000 and 1,000,000. What was once the second largest herd is the migratory boreal woodland caribou (R. t. caribou) George River herd in Canada, with former variations between 28,000 and 385,000. As of January 2018, there are fewer than 9,000 animals estimated to be left in the George River herd, as reported by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The New York Times reported in April 2018 of the disappearance of the only herd of southern mountain caribou in the lower 48 states, with an expert calling it functionally extinct after the herd's size dwindled to a mere three animals.Rangifer varies in size and colour from the smallest, the Svalbard reindeer, to the largest, the boreal woodland caribou. The North American range of caribou extends from Alaska through Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut into the boreal forest and south through the Canadian Rockies and the Columbia and Selkirk Mountains. The Barren-ground caribou, Porcupine caribou, and Peary caribou live in the tundra, while the shy boreal woodland caribou prefer the boreal forest. The Porcupine caribou and the barren-ground caribou form large herds and undertake lengthy seasonal migrations from birthing grounds to summer and winter feeding grounds in the tundra and taiga. The migrations of Porc ...
Lunchtime Talk: Melting the Ice Curtain
Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula is just a few miles across the Bering Strait from northwest Alaska, and indigenous peoples traditionally traveled back and forth across the strait. But the border between Alaska and Chukotka was essentially closed for decades, during the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Then, in the 1980s, Mikhail Gorbachev came to power in the Soviet Union and took steps to improve relations with the West.
Some Alaskans took that change as an opportunity to re-open ties with the Russian Far East. In his new book, Melting the Ice Curtain, David Ramseur describes these Alaskans as “citizen diplomats,” and tells the story of how cooperation at the individual level between Alaskans and Russians did for a time build better relations between Alaska and the Russian Far East. David Ramseur is currently a visiting scholar in public policy at ISER, but at the time of thawing Alaska-Russia relations, he was the press secretary for Steve Cowper, then governor of Alaska. He traveled to Provideniya, in the Chukotka region, on the 1988 Alaska Airlines Friendship Flight, which carried a group of Alaskans on a cultural exchange.
Arctic Horizons Workshop Keynote: Ambassador Mark Brzezinski
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