I’ve never liked heights. So I was thrilled when my wife signed us up for a zipline adventure tour during our recent spring break getaway to Hawaii. The description on the website makes it sound like fun: “Soar over a quarter of a mile above wild forest canopy for more than 90 seconds of thrilli...
Sun, 04/01/2012 - 8:02pmChambers set schedulesThe Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesday at noon at Froso's. A presentation from Soldotna Mayor Peter Micciche is planned. Lunch is $13. For more information call 262-9814.The Kenai Chamber of Commerce will meet not meet on Wednesday, April 4. Al...
Thu, 03/29/2012 - 9:19am
From March 15-19, several Kenai Central High School choir students traveled to Seattle to participate in the American Choral Directors Association biennial All-Northwest Honor Choir and Music Conference. Pictured are Duncan Brewer, Taylor Burke, Jonathan Torkelson, Maggie Elder, Joey Schwenke, Faren...
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 9:00amEditor's note: "Focus on Fitness" is a Clarion feature with healthy lifestyle advice from local and national health and fitness experts. Check here weekly great information and tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Always consult with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. E...
Sun, 03/25/2012 - 8:00amA recurring conversation between my husband, my friends, and myself involves raising kids. Are we raising our kids how we were raised? And is that a good or bad thing? You might assume because you don't have children, this might not be relevant to you, but I disagree. We are all part of a community ...
Mon, 03/26/2012 - 9:50amI had a nightmare last eve. It went something like this... The fog was snaking its way slowly up the cabin's steps, urged on by a whisper of salt-garnished air gliding in from the bay. I had been watching as the mist solemnly drew a murky curtain over the Homer Spit and then slithered toward its ter...
Sun, 03/18/2012 - 9:00amChambers set schedulesThe Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesday at noon at Froso’s. A presentation from Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing Association is planned. Lunch is $13. For more information call 262-9814. The Kenai Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday at noon at the Kenai ...
Thu, 03/15/2012 - 8:17amOne of the things I like about winter (and there aren’t many) is watching the ravens gather and visit. I’m not a dedicated bird watcher; I can identify several species, and I am always happy to see a new one, but generally, I just like to see the activity, especially in the winter. Chickadees ...
Sat, 03/10/2012 - 6:54pmChambers set schedulesThe Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesday at noon at Frosos. A presentation from Rick Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Central Peninsula Hospital, is planned. Lunch is $13. For more information call 262-9814. The Kenai Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednes...
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:34amMy son Billy is a bit of a "Star Wars" fan. Actually, he's a "Star Wars" fanatic. Indeed, the Force is strong with this one. We have all things "Star Wars" in our house. Of course, we have the movies on DVD -- as well as the original trilogy on VHS. (It's a special edition box set; that's a collecto...
Sun, 03/04/2012 - 9:00am
