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Penelope Voyaging
by Robin Dern
Sharing stories and celebrating people every day from the Great North and beyond. Content subject to copyright.
Episodes
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Electric Vehicles in Alaska (part one)
Conversations with pioneers and early adopters of the EV market in Alaska
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Talking at the bus stop
Five minute conversations with strangers at the bus stop are always worth having.
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Visiting the Bear Paw Festival
Chugiak/Eagle River has hosted the one and only Bear Paw Festival for the past 38 years. I was able to talk to many folks involved in advance of the opening events.
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Visiting George Floyd Square
Originally recorded May 5, 2021, a chat with family friend & business owner, Ivy, who’s restaurant is located in George Floyd Square. Ivy, and her husband Dwight, retired from the restaurant business this past year, but Smoke In The Pit is still operating, now run by their children! The following...
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Learning about Arctic Valley
A talk with the General Manager at Arctic Valley Ski Area
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Taking a wrong turn in Philly
When traveling sometimes the road not planned for is the best one to take.
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Helping with the Tongan relief effort
Learn more about how you can help locally with the efforts. If you aren’t able to give here in Anchorage, the Red Cross is a great agency to support in times of natural disasters and crises.
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Making stops in Oahu
Making stops and meeting folks along the way last year in Oahu.
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The day I jumped out of a plane
Conversations with others who appreciate flying through the air. (Interviews recorded on January 24, 2021).
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A chat with Zelda
My conversation with a Chugiak/Eagle River Senior Center neighbor..
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Travel, Museums & Memorials during Covid.
Thoughts on the precautions, privileges and places left empty during COVID-19
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New York Stories
Bits of conversations with just a few of the New Yorkers I met during my trip there over New Years 2021.
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A Journey to the New York Botanical Garden
A talk with a horticulturist who is passionate about the work she does at the NY Botanical Garden.
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To The Top Of The Empire State
Join me as I speak with a few of the wonderful guides at the Empire State Building.
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Eating My Way Into The New Year
A special evening with kind new friends and delicious food!
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A Windy Winter Solstice
Join as I brave the wind on the shortest day of the year.
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A visit with an Alaska Native story artist
Join me as I talk with a local carver and his young apprentice
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Finding lift with Jonah
Highlights from a recent glider flight in Hawaii.
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A Visit to Sherri Lei’s Farmers’ Market
Join me as I am unable to resist a roadside stop.
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A voyage to VW
Join as I buy a car
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Voyaging up
A trip to the Alaska Rock Gym
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Thoughts on Kennedy, Rice & Ailey
Words and poems inspired by the deaths of President Kennedy and Tamir Rice and the places where hope was found in the aftermath.
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Exploring the hard places where histories intersect
Taking time to recognize the divergent narratives that surround our holidays.
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A Story For The Kids
Thoughts on children’s literature and Brussels Sprouts.
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Keeping everyone fed
Learn about the work of many Alaskan agencies dedicated to bringing an end to food insecurity.
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Stopping to remember Ruby Bridges
Thoughts about a strong young girl and not letting her strength get lost in history.
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A trip to a memorial
Thoughts on my rainy day visit to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vietnam Memorial
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Honoring Veterans
My time with a hero
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Thoughts on the history of using your voice
Join as I contemplate the moments in time the we should never forget
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Visiting with an Election Worker
Join me as I talk with a long time election volunteer to discuss voting
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Reflections on the anniversary of the Tree of Life shootings
Sharing thoughts to mark this day.
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A Voyage to Tok
Join me at Fast Eddy’s Restaurant in Tok
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Voyage to the garden
Join me as I visit with Kate and Brooks at their community garden plot in Girdwood, Alaska
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A voyage to get measured
Join me as I visit Nina, a local Native Alaskan artist.
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Voyage to Whittier
Join me and my guests Karen Able and Kristi Swain to learn more about the history of Canadian/US joint Military operations.
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Penelope voyaging to Denali National Park
Join me as I visit one of the most special places in Alaska.
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Celebrating Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A few words of reflection to celebrate the life of the notorious RBG.
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A voyage to Kobuk Valley Jade Company
Learn a little about the art of jade carving and the over 50 year history of Kobuk Valley Jade Company in Girdwood, Alaska.
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A visit to Spoonline in Girdwood
Highlights from my stop at Spoonline restaurant.
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Thoughts this September 11
Reflections from my time at the National 9/11 Memorial Museum
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Penelope Voyaging To Rabbit Lake
Join me for my nine mile round trip hike to Rabbit Lake.
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A visit to our the Alaska SPCA
A conversation with Kelly Donnelly at the Alaska SPCA Adoption Center.
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Penelope voyaging to the Eagle River Nature Center.
A talk with Nature Center Operations Manager and Photographer, Colin Tyler.
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Penelope Voyaging between Winter and Spring
My thoughts on the changing of the seasons.
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Reflections from the Center for Civil and Human Rights
Words inspired by a recent visit to the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Penelope Voyaging with Becca (recorded early April 2020)
Join me as I speak with Becca, a Fairbanks Public Health Nurse. Originally recorded in early April 2020.
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Penelope Voyaging up Mt. Baldy
Join me as I climb up Mt. Baldy. To see photos of my hike check out my review of Mt. Baldy Trailhead on Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/Yd38fwfMGGvo4nmn8
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Penelope Voyaging to the Eagle River Food Pantry
Learn more about how you can help those who need help in the Chugiak/Eagle River area.
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Penelope Voyaging on the Beach Lake Trails
Join for a Nordic skiing excursion. If you would like to see a bit of what you are hearing check out my Beach Lake Chalet photos at my Google Maps Local Guide page https://goo.gl/maps/UnNxgt1gqY5xaYJ58
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Penelope Voyaging The Lower Eagle River
A winter morning journey along the Eagle River.
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Sharing stories and celebrating people every day from the Great North and beyond. Content subject to copyright.
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Penelope Voyaging is created and hosted by Robin Dern.
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