I would like to be able to attend, but my teaching requirements won't allow me to travel in early May. Final exam time!

For those of you going to Anchorage, be sure to have a meal at the Glacier Brewhouse.

Tammy and I were there in July 2013 and enjoyed a fine lunch; mine with a perfect Martini, and hers with a great Bloody Mary. Highly recommended!

Another fine activity is the free bear ride! I've forgotten exactly where this is. Somewhere just south of Healy, I believe. Nenana River pulloff on Parks Highway perhaps?

We had a fantastic "flightseeing" tour of Denali out of Healy http://www.flydenali.com/denali-park-flightseeing.html This is a bit pricey, but well worth it. We landed on the glacier. Quite an experience!

After that we had a wonderful drive down to Anchorage with perfect weather for viewing.

I love Alaska and certainly plan to go back again.

Cal, thanks for your call a couple weeks ago. I enjoyed meeting you on the phone.

Curl