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Smoky Moose Meatballs

Most Alaskans have some variety of moose meat in their kitchen – jerky, teriyaki sticks, ground moose, moose steaks. They are huge animals (600-1500lbs), and

Salmon Love and Sisterhood

There are not many women who understand what it is like to get up and check the oil and antifreeze in three diesel engines, pull the anchor and nurse a newborn, all before

Hockey Shorts – Stick and Puck

Hockey Shorts has been shown in Alaska extensively, on both the east and west Coasts, at the Nam June Paik art center in Seoul, South Korea and at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  It is presently showing at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New […]

Mary Mattingly – Alaska Design Forum

Mary Mattingly creates sculptural ecosystems in urban spaces. Her work has been exhibited at museums nationally and internationally, and is currently part of the International Havana Biennial. Source: Mary Mattingly | Alaska Design Forum

Considering Mountain View

In 2003, Rasmuson Foundation began investing time and money in a community redevelopment effort in Mountain View, one of Anchorage’s oldest neighborhoods. The project was not without its challenges; key among them were changes in significant players and politics, and Rasmuson Foundation’s inexperience in this type of grantmaking. We look […]

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Rasmuson Foundation – Individual Artist Awards

Grants to Alaska artists to support the time, reflection, immersion or experimentation beneficial to the development of their artistry. Application open January 1 – March 1 Rasmuson Foundation honors the merit and significance of a life dedicated to serious artistic exploration and growth. The Foundation believes an artist’s energy, ideas, […]

9 Of The Best Hiking Trails In Alaska

It’s hard not to love ALL the hikes in Alaska, but some of them are even more breathtaking than the rest. These 9 hikes are an outdoor lover’s dream and offer some amazing vantage points for spectacular views as well as some up close and personal encounters with Alaskan wildlife. […]

Private Lives of Salmon (video)

Catch a rare underwater look at wild Alaskan chum salmon on the spawning grounds, as they complete the most important act of their lives–to bring on the next generation. Host Richard Nelson explains the intricate and fascinating mating rituals of salmon.

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9 Of The Best Hiking Trails In Alaska

It’s hard not to love ALL the hikes in Alaska, but some of them are even more breathtaking than the rest. These 9 hikes are an outdoor lover’s dream and offer some amazing vantage points for spectacular views as well as some up close and personal encounters with Alaskan wildlife. […]

Fly Fishing at the Copper River Lodge (video)

World Class Alaska Fly Fishing at the Copper River Lodge Located on the Copper River in Alaska, the Copper River Lodge is a secluded Alaska lodge for incredible fly fishing for trout and salmon. This small 6 guest per week fly fishing lodge means you get personal attention from the best […]