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Students will advance Indigenous knowledge and science at regional fair

Wrangell High School students will share what they learned about the big impact of small things when they participate in the Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society (AISES) regional fair on Saturday, April 25.

Their focus was on one small thing that belongs in the environment and one that doesn’t belong.

The seven students will present their work on researching microplastics in the environment, and the medicinal properties of a lichen that grows on trees.

The fair will be held at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau.

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Why Juneau, AK, is a Super Underrated Ski Town

When people imagine skiing in Alaska, they usually picture expensive helicopters, spines, and remote glacier camps. However, Juneau—the state’s historic, mountain-framed capital—offers a more authentic and accessible way to experience the Last Frontier. It is a rare gem in the ski world: a thriving cultural hub providing world-class terrain without the pretension or the crowds of the Lower 48.

The center of Juneau’s ski identity is Eaglecrest Ski Area, located just a 15-minute drive from downtown across the Gastineau Channel on Douglas Island. Unlike the corporate-owned giants that dominate the modern industry, Eaglecrest is city-owned and community-focused. Spanning 640 acres with a 1,620-foot vertical drop, the mountain feels like a giant stash spot for those in the know.

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