What do reindeer running through the streets, dog sled races, fireworks, and seal-hide blanket tosses have in common? They’re ...
Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. When was the first Fur Rendezvous in Anchorage? The annoying answer ...
Like any good origin story, exactly how the Fur Rendezvous Festival’s annual Running of the Reindeer event came to be depends ...
The Fur Rendezvous has been a staple of Alaska winter life for 90 years. Founded in the mid-1930s, the early festivals coincided with miners and trappers coming to town to sell their wares.
Feb. 20—The Fur Rendezvous has been a staple of Alaska winter life for 90 years. Founded in the mid-1930s, the early festivals coincided with miners and trappers coming to town to sell their wares.
Denali National Park rally planned for federal layoffs. Festival of Native Arts underway in Fairbanks. Fur Rondy in Anchorage ...