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 Stephen Wading in the Arctic
Ocean by Stephen-KarenConn
The Arctic Ocean is completely frozen most of the year, but in summer the ice around the shore thaws for several miles out. The beach is comprised of small smooth pebbles, and the water is somewhat warmer than ice. Just kick off your shoes, roll up your pants, and do it! You'll have bragging rights for the rest of your life. Leave a Comment
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 The Will Rogers - Wiley
Post Monument by Stephen-KarenConn
The original monument is located at the crash site, in the area known as "Hollywood," because the Walt Disney movie, "Track of the Giant Snow Bear" was filmed there. It can only be reached on foot, by four-wheeler, or snow machine.
This Will Rogers - Wiley Post Monument is about a block east of the airport, in front of the visitors center. It is from near this spot that their bodies were shipped back home for burial. Leave a Comment Address: Ogrook Street at Momegana StreetDirections: Across from the Cape Smyth air terminal, next to the Visitor's Center.
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 Inupiat Folkloric Dancers &
Musicians by Stephen-KarenConn
The Center is an affiliated area of the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park in New Bedford, MA. It is owned by the North Slope Borough and managed by Ilisagvik College.
It this photo young Inupiat men and women are presenting one of many dances to the music of walrus skin drums and chanting. This was a highlight of the visit to Barrow.
Admission
Adult - $5.00
Ages 15-17 - $2.00
Ages 7-14 - $1.00
Children and Seniors - free Leave a Comment Address: 5421 North Star Street, Barrow, AK99723Phone: 907-852-4594Website: www.nps.gov/inup
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 UIP Science Center by Stephen-KarenConn
It was very interesting to visit the Center and view a number of scientific exhibits and posters which outline various research projects. In addition to these exhibits, the center also hosts the Barrow Birding Center and the Barrow-Toolik Schoolyard Project, which gives public presentations concerning ongoing research, especially geared toward sutdents, every Saturday. Leave a Comment Address: 360 NARL, Barrow, AK 99723Phone: 907-852-4881Directions: Four miles northeast of Barrow.Website: www.arcticscience.org
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 Whalebone Arch by Stephen-KarenConn
I was excited to have my picture made here, even in the fog, because I had seen the arch on virtually every article and brochure I had read about Barrow in preparation of my trip. There is nothing particularly remarkable about the arch except that it symbolizes the dependence upon the whale for the very existence and survival of the Inupiat Eskimos who have survived and thrived in this harsh environment for five thousand years. Leave a Comment
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The image I have from the air shows that the Artic Ocean in July, 1960 was still full of ice. My Aunt Margaret poses for a photo on the beach without a jacket, although the native boy is wearing one. Note that she is wearing a skirt and probably 3" heals, which as typical for her travel at the time. (My Uncle Chris typically wore a suit and tie when he traveled.) Note the ice in the water beyond the gravelly beach. Sorry the images aren't better, but between the old slide, my slide scanner, and VT colors, it's hard to get better quality. The link below is to a high school student paper of some interest. Written and posted by several students, it documents the global warming problem as it affects Barrow, Alaska. The National Geographic link provides abbreviated description of the climate change with an image. Leave a Comment
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 by frankcanfly
FYI: Runways are numbered, based on the approximate compass heading with which they are oriented. ie: Runway 6 has a compass heading from 055 to 064 degrees. Leave a Comment
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 by frankcanfly
I now regret not going up there. Leave a Comment
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