The Eklutna River Bridge was once a curvaceous, symmetrical beauty with lacy struts.  Over a decade ago, when the State of Alaska proposed replacing the 1930s-era structure, some people didn’t like the idea.  It was eligible to be a national historic site.  Some people who saw the price tag for the new bridge didn’t like the idea either.  Neither did the people who lived in … Continue reading Eklutna River’s bridge: Connecting Eklutna Valley to the rest of the world

“Surprisingly, after being banned in the early 90s, the [Slip ‘N Slide] made a comeback in the early 2000s.  We still would not recommend buying one, especially if you are over the age of 12.”  Edgar Snyder & Associates, personal injury law firm[1] Have you ever found yourself sitting in the dark on the detached roof of your vehicle, having slid down the road no … Continue reading Blackberry brandy on ice: The Eklutna Lake Road slip and slide