Alaska travel

I saw the aurora borealis! At Murphy Dome with 1st Alaska Tours at Arctic Winter Adventures, Fairbanks, Alaska, Jan. 16, 2025.
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Discovering the Magic of Winter Solo Travel in Fairbanks

After years of dreaming, I finally chased the aurora borealis in Fairbanks, Alaska—where dogsledding, reindeer walks, hot springs, and peaceful solitude made my winter solo adventure every bit as magical as I’d imagined.

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Did I Watch “Sarah Palin’s Alaska”? You Betcha!

Sunday night was the much-anticipated premier of the eight-week series, “Sarah Palin’s Alaska” on TLC. Of course I watched and so did 4.96 million other viewers. Back in the 2008 presidential election cycle, I attended a Sarah Palin rally (I have the autographs to prove it) and although I’m not a political supporter, I’m fascinated […]

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