Alaska State Parks has announced that Denali State Park will close to snowmachine use beginning Monday, April 21st. Officials cite deteriorating trail conditions and the need to protect riders and the environment as key reasons for the seasonal closure.
Dr. Lance Twitchell received a standing ovation and a special proclamation at a recent Juneau Assembly meeting in recognition of his Emmy Award win. Twitchell, a co-writer for the PBS Kids show “Molly of Denali,” was honored for his contribution to children’s programming at the Children’s and Family Emmys.
Dean Teeple was presented with a Citizen Life Saver Award during a Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting. Teeple performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking child earlier this year, potentially saving her life…