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New ballroom, hotel upgrade graces Juneau waterfront

The waterfront restaurant Hangar on the Wharf in Juneau will soon be home to a new ballroom as well as a newly renovated kitchen. The new ballroom space will be able to accommodate meetings, receptions and large parties with live music or a DJ with its stage area. The restaurant will also offer on-site catering […]

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10 most popular pet resolutions

According to the 2016 Milk-Bone Canine Resolutions Survey — an original survey of 3,000 U.S. “pet parents” by Milk-Bone brand dog treats — more Americans than ever before have dog-related resolutions for the new year. TOP 10 MOST POPULAR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR PET PARENTS (based on the percentage of dog parents who resolve to do each resolution) […]

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Builder launches neighborhood airplane landing strip

Vancouver, Washington homebuilder Garrette Custom Homes in December opened a new concept model home and sales center in Hillsboro, Oregon. The neighborhood features a feature not often found- an airplane landing strip.  “We are so thrilled to open Falcon’s Landing.  Over the years we have built nearly 3,000 homes, and we have always prided ourselves […]

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More trees, please

Fitness expert, Annette Cain created the Plant a Tree Pose Movement out of her passion for inspiring others to care for their bodies and the earth.   Her love of nature and background as an endurance athlete and lifestyle coach is the perfect mix for her mission to lead physical movements for a better world. Annette […]

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‘My Dad, My Dog’

Sheila Hermel has a brave and empowering view on losing a loved one, in the belief that they never truly die. Hermel thinks about her late father and dog every single hour and, while they’re no longer around in a physical sense, their love, influence and memories will never die. In “My Dad, My Dog,” […]

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Visitors enjoy milder summer weather in Sedona

As the summer months bring sweltering temperatures to many destinations in Arizona, Sedona provides a refreshing oasis of relatively mild weather and profound natural beauty.  Summer visitors to the land of the red rocks will enjoy the tranquility of fewer crowds, as well as lower hotel rates compared to busier tourist seasons. Sedona’s elevation of […]

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Learn to ski at Eaglecrest Ski Area

Eaglecrest Ski Area on Douglas Island near Juneau is offering specially priced beginner packages at its snow sports school during December and January in honor of national Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month. The school has both adult and youth programs and offers instructions on Nordic and alpine skiing. Additionally, Eaglecrest participates in the Freedom […]

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Sea Dreams by Andrea Traphagen

Andrea Traphagen paints her original watercolors and acrylics in vibrant hues…taking you from fantasy worlds to old world to current times. With the stroke of a brush and a vivid imagination, Andrea’s vision takes you into a world of mermaids, dragon flies and old growth forests. She currently exhibits her work at Bay Avenue Gallery […]

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NW Artists: Castle Dreams by Andrea Traphagen

Andrea Traphagen paints her original watercolors and acrylics in vibrant hues…taking you from fantasy worlds to old world to current times. With the stroke of a brush and a vivid imagination, Andrea’s vision takes you into a world of mermaids, dragon flies and old growth forests. She currently exhibits her work at Bay Avenue Gallery […]

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How to skip the weight gain during the holiday season

By Alexandra Paul – Keep to your regular exercise routine!  Don’t let holiday festivities derail your workouts. Schedule them in your calendar and if you are visiting family make sure you tell everyone ahead of time when you are not available so there is no miscommunication.   Maybe others will want to join you!   Walks are […]