Alaska Zipline Adventures News

First Week

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:44:48 +0000

Our 2010 season kicked off almost a week ago now. It’s been a great week full of sunshine, smiles, and zipping! It looks like it’s going to be an awesome summer! We hope to see you out on the lines!

2010 Season

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:48:54 +0000

The 2010 Zipline Season has begun! Tours started yesterday, May 4th. The gear is unpacked, the spruce tip tea is brewing, and the lines are buzzing with zippers! We’re looking forward to a great summer!

A Timely Global Mosaic

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:23:42 +0000

Snap a picture on May 2 at 11am Eastern Time and then contribute it to the New York Times’ photo project. They are putting together a global snapshot. They will create a mosaic that is a snapshot in time from across the world.So grab a camera and take part!

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/about-3/

Jackpot

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:45:17 +0000

The Nenana Ice Classic jackpot is $279,030 this year! The manager of the Ice Classic predicts that breakup will occur in the next three to five days… who will be the big winner?

Friends of the Flags

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:10:29 +0000

The 50 state flags have been installed on the light posts along Egan Drive again. Every spring for the past 33 years, Friends of the Flags has put them up. They fly for the summer and are taken down in the fall. Thanks to all the volunteers who keep this project running!

Oceania

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:13:38 +0000

Starting next summer, three new cruise lines will start bringing ships to Alaska. Oceania Cruises has just announced that they will have a ship visiting Alaska next year. The join Disney Cruise Lines and Crystal Cruises as the new faces in town.

Training

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:57:48 +0000

The staff has been out on the zipline all weekend doing guide training! They are practicing their skills and getting ready to lead tours through our course! That means… it’s almost time to start zipping!

Alaska Dog Honored

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:52:18 +0000

Buddy, an Alaska dog was honored on Friday for leading state troopers to a fire. A fire broke out at his owner’s workshop and Buddy rushed off. State Troopers were responding to a call about the fire, but were lost. Buddy encountered the patrol car and led them back to the property. For his heroic efforts, Buddy received an engraved stainless steel water dish and a large rawhide.

Earth Day

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:04:49 +0000

Earth Day is observed on April 22 every year. The first Earth Day was observed in 1970! It’s a day for people to appreciate the Earth’s environment and it’s also meant to inspire awareness about environmental issues. It’s currently celebrated in over 175 countries!

Hot in Fairbanks!

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:03:46 +0000

This weekend, Fairbanks was the warmest place in Alaska! The temperature got up to 63 on Saturday. It was hot, but not quite record breaking. The record high is 68, from 1999.