Tag: dogs
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Dog Sledding: Just Short of Magic
Alaskan Adventures Part 2This blog post is one of a multi-part series on Alaskan adventures near Fairbanks. In 2010 the Alaskan Malamute was named the official state dog of Alaska. Slate.com April 2012 One of many excellent recommendations per our VRBO hosts was to book with Just Short of Magic** for a sled dog ride (a.k.a. mushing), a little drive north of…
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Snowshoeing & Other Winter Fun
in Denali National Park
Alaskan Adventures Part 1As I mentioned in part 0 of Alaska adventures, I flew in to Fairbanks around midnight. I got to sleep in the delightfully welcoming cabin (this one booked via VRBO) by about 3am, and yeah, it was in a city called North Pole. (!)* I loved staying at this cabin, and found the hosts helpful and responsive. This post may…
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Chef Crusoe the Dachshund on Bruschetta
File this one under: Entertaining Videos for Your Monday Commute I even timed it so the East Coasters might get it in time.. While I have a special place in my heart for Martin Yan’s video from Saveur on how to make Cong You Bing (Scallion Pancakes), the latest food video I am captivated by…
