The longest day: Alaskans do everything under the sun when it comes time to celebrate the summer solstice

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The summer solstice is a time of intense and delirious activity by Alaskans. They are making up for the darkness that pervades most of the year. Gardening, boating, water skiing and other summer activities are not uncommon at midnight.

Environmental aspects, Alaska, Summer solstice

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Blazing summer: wildfires incinerate Matanuska-Susitna Valley

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Fire investigators believe that the fire that struck a small community near Houston in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska, may have been set intentionally. Although no deaths were reported, damage costs may reach $10 million.

Reports, Fires, Wildfires, Matanuska Valley, Alaska

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A winter-solstice visit to the ancient marvel of Newgrange

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The architectural and historical details of the Newgrange, the passage graves in Ireland, are presented.

Ireland, Design and construction, Description and travel, Tombs, Newgrange Site, Ireland

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