alaska: Anybody else on Facebook? Twitter? Blogger? - 04/27/09 11:58 PM
OBVIOUSLY...I'm not on here all that often. But, I will be keeping the Facebook, Twitter and Blogger worlds up to date on the Alaskan real estate market...well, real estate in general...and even throw in a few of my daughter, Esther Zimmerman's (www.EstherZimmerman.com and also on facebook and twitter) photos that show case Alaska's magnificent beauty.
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alaska: Hatchers Pass - 10/08/07 02:50 AM
 
  Our family loves to go hiking...and we like it even better when we go hiking in the stunning Hatchers Pass area.
Here is what Wikipedia has to say about Hatchers:
"Hatcher Pass (3886 ft./1148 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Talkeetna Mountains. The nearest communities are Fishhook to the South and Willow to the West.
It is a well frequented recreation area, with outdoor activities including hiking, camping, skiing, etc. The Hatcher Pass lodge offers food and lodging.
A copper/gold mining operation previously extended throughout the area, and relics of the time are still apparent."
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alaska: A Closer Look: The City of Palmer - 10/08/07 02:30 AM
 
GeographyPalmer is located at 61°36′7″N, 149°7′2″W (61.601879, -149.117351)GR1.Palmer is 68 km (42 miles) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 km² (3.8 mi²), all land.DemographicsAs of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,533 people, 1,472 households, and 1,058 families residing in the city. The population density was 465.5/km² (1,206.3/mi²). There were 1,555 housing units at an average density of 159.7/km² (413.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.94% White, 2.05% Black or African American, 8.18% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.33% Pacific Islander, 1.15% from other races, … (0 comments)

alaska: Alaskan Rainbows... - 10/08/07 02:20 AM
Here are some pictures that were taken right out back of our house. Alaska is truly a beautiful place and I'm privileged to live here! 

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alaska: A Closer Look: The City of Wasilla - 10/08/07 02:12 AM
 
Geography
Wasilla is located at 61°34′54″N, 149°27′9″W (61.581732, -149.452539).GR1
The town has a total area of about 32.2 km² (12.4 mi²). 30.4 km² (11.7 mi²) of it is land and 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6% water.
Wasilla is located midway between the Matanuska Valley and the Susitna Valley, on the George Parks Highway. It lies between Wasilla Lake and Lake Lucille, 43 highway miles (69 km) northeast of Anchorage, about one hour's drive, and about 10 miles (16 km) west of Palmer.
Climate
January temperatures range from 4°F to 29°F; July temperatures vary from 47°F to 78°F. … (0 comments)

alaska: The Beautiful Mat-Su Valley - 10/08/07 02:07 AM
 
Matanuska-Susitna Valley shown shaded in red north of Anchorage
Matanuska-Susitna Valley (known locally as the Mat-Su Valley) is an area in south central Alaska south of the Alaska Range north and northeast of Anchorage. It is over 23,000 mile² (60,000 km²) in size, comprising the valleys of the Matanuska and Susitna rivers. It is one of the most settled areas in Alaska and includes the towns of Wasilla, Palmer, Houston, Big Lake, Willow and Talkeetna.
The valley and is rimmed by three major mountain ranges: the Alaska Range, the Talkeetna Mountains and the Chugach Mountains. The surrounding mountains include many mountain passes, … (0 comments)

alaska: State of Alaska Facts - 10/05/07 03:12 PM
Admitted to Statehood: January 3, 1959
Capital: Juneau
Nicknames: Land of the Midnight Sun, Great land and The Last Frontier
Motto: "North to the Future"
Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
Fish: King Salmon
Flower: forget me not
Gem: Jade
Tree: Sitka Spruce
Song: "Alaska's Flag"
Origin of Name: Russian
Origin of the Name "Alaska"
The U.S. bought Alaska from Russia in October 1867 for 7.2 million dollars, or two cents per acre.
Many Americans thought this was a waste of money and called Alaska "Seward's Folly," after Secretary of State William H. Seward who championed the purchase.
Facts about Alaska
Each year Alaska has approximately 5,000 earthquakes, including 1,000 that measure above 3.5 on the Richter scale. … (0 comments)

 

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