September 2019 253 Lifestyle Magazine

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SEPTEMBER 2019

LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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Q&A WITH TORYONO GREEN FIRE CHIEF, TACOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT

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THE AIR IS GETTING CRISP SUMMER IS QUICKLY COMING TO AN END, and now is the time to start preparing for the cool days of fall and all that comes with the change of season. But … no matter what time of year it is, there is still much happening right here in the 253.

This issue marks our ninth of the year—hard to believe!—and we’ve compiled an array of wonderful stories and events that are sure to leave you wanting more.

Our September cover story highlights Tacoma Fire Department’s fire chief, Toryono Green. With more than 26 years on the department, Toryono shares his experiences and the work he and others are doing for the betterment of firefighters and the community as a whole.

Tacoma has reason to celebrate, as the Dune Peninsula was completed and opened to the public this past July. After years in the making, the 40-mile park is just another reason that makes Tacoma

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a place to not only live and work but play. You can read more about how the park came to be in this month’s Tacoma Focus.

Our feature story takes our readers to North Idaho, 10 miles south of the Canadian border, where North America’s biggest hop farm can be found, while our travel article will whisk you away to Alaska.

There’s nothing like fall in Fairbanks.

And of course, great area events abound. You can find out what’s happening at this year’s Tacoma Film Festival, which takes place the beginning of October, in this issue. You can see what fun awaits in the arts and entertainment in our calendar of events, from the 11th Annual Stadium Art, Wine and Beer Walk to the Tacoma Moon Festival and Oktoberfest Northwest.

We are excited to share the September issue of 253 Lifestyle Magazine with you. Enjoy.

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16 About the cover FOR THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF 253 LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE, we had the privilege to interview Toryono Green, a Tacoma native and fire chief of the Tacoma Fire Department. A true inspiration and leader, we are excited to share the incredible work he does to benefit local firefighters and the community as a whole.

Cover photo taken by Samantha Elise Tillman

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Injecting Personality and Interests Into Our Homes: Transforming your house into a home

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From Pollution to Playground: Tacoma’s Dune Peninsula, a former Superfund site, opened to the public in July

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injecting personality and interests into our homes TRANSFORMING YOUR HOUSE INTO A HOME

BY NIKKI LUTTMANN, INTERIOR DESIGNER

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ne of the best parts about my profession is that I frequently get to look inside (and help decorate!) gorgeous homes. Recently I had the opportunity to help stage a home that I had always longed to see.

Knowing that a friend of mine with excellent taste had designed it before the current owners had moved in, I knew it would be beautiful. It did not disappoint. The interior features—tile, fixtures, paint colors, etc.—were perfectly aligned with the beautiful Victorian-era home.

The young couple who was selling it had decorated it in a completely unexpected way, bringing in their more modern sensibilities with hints of pop culture throughout. It really worked! And it was fun to see their personalities and interests shine in a home that had stood for more than a century.

When decorating your home, I believe that you have to be respectful to the style and era of the house, but never forget that it is truly your home and thus should be a reflection of you! Too often we try and make our homes look like something out of a catalog or décor magazine, when truly our inspiration should come from something closer to our hearts—our own interests and passions.

If you love classical music, for example, try bringing in pieces of art that reflect your interest, or even use instruments or sheet music as art. If you love “Star Wars” (and who doesn’t?), by all means, hang movie posters, quotes or even use a well-placed model of the Millennium Falcon as a bookend on your shelf. What keeps this look from being too

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“kitch-y” is to do it well. Have the movie posters professionally framed and keep the models to a minimum. This way, people get fun glimpses into your hobbies and interests without feeling like they walked into a pop-culture museum.

I have a cousin who produces amazing skateboard-style art and posters. I have nearly an entire wall dedicated to his art, but as they are all clustered together, the installation reads as one piece and therefore isn’t overwhelming.

Another example might be someone who is a passionate gardener or plant aficionado. I have seen lots of plants in a home done well, and I have also seen it done poorly. Done well, plants are healthy and thriving and clustered on a table in a sunny window, or even several sunny windows. They are potted in nice, somewhat similar pots and look cohesive. Done poorly, the plants are scattered haphazardly through the home with no rhyme or reason and no regard for their health. There is nothing sadder than a half-dead plant sitting by itself in the middle of the floor in an ugly plastic pot.

Remember, your home is and truly should be a reflection of your life and no one else’s. While I always, always believe in good design, I also believe in people and love getting to know them through their homes. After all, a home is just a house if it doesn’t have any personality!

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Trending TACOMA FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS Provides multiple means to experience movies

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group of Grand Cinema members led by Executive Director Phillip Cowen got together in 2005 to share a collective vision of celebrating independent film in Tacoma. That shared vision became the Tacoma Film Festival, now in its 19th year. Today, it is a community fixture.

The Tacoma Film Festival soon returns to the Grand Cinema on October 3 through 10. The full film schedule will be published on the festival website on September 12.

Opening night will showcase “The Infiltrators,” co-directed by Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera.

The film features undocumented youths who deliberately allow themselves to be detained by immigration authorities in order to infiltrate the Northwest Detention Center.

“The subject matter is relevant on a national level, and with the Northwest Detention Center a mere 2 miles away from Downtown Tacoma— where the bulk of the festival takes place—it’s also clearly something that’s deeply relevant to us here, too,” says Tanya Tran, marketing manager for the Tacoma Film Festival.

At heart, the festival is a focal point for people who love independent film and the culture of storytelling that surrounds it. It provides multiple opportunities for people to not just hear stories that are rarely told but to experience them as well.

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“We bring filmmakers who go on to premiere their next film at Sundance, or go on to run an HBO show.

And we also feature filmmakers who have created incredible films while maintaining a day job.”

Those opportunities extend to experiences such as The Veldt, a virtual reality simulator that honors Ray Bradbury’s short story with the same name. The virtual reality experience is not a gaming environment but an immersive milieu for three-dimensional storytelling. The interface creates a personalized experience that is directed by each user. Tran further explains, “We’ve had VR experiences/films that are works of journalism, for example. We’ve had narratives, docs, comedies, horror ... like other categories of film, it’s just that you’re experiencing it in an immersive way. In the case of the VIVE [virtual reality hardware], you put on a headset and you can look in every direction as well as move.

Sometimes you have controllers in your hands, too.”

Both juried and audience-choice awards will be bestowed on filmmakers who submitted works for a wide range of genres. $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded in multiple categories.

The awards include Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Best Animation Short or Feature, Best Virtual Reality, and also awards highlighting direction, screenplay, performance and cinematography. Both Pacific Northwest and non-Pacific Northwest filmmakers will be honored. According to Tran, “We bring filmmakers who go on to premiere their next film at Sundance, or go on to run an HBO show. And we

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also feature filmmakers who have created incredible films while maintaining a day job, or who consider filmmaking a passion and not a career.”

She goes on to say, “Past visiting filmmakers often remark on the sense of support they feel from our festival—from both TFF staff and the Tacoma community. We’re very conscientious about TFF being a place free of hierarchy, where storytellers at all levels of experience can find safe, fun ways to connect and share. That energy is palpable.”

For members of the public wanting to get involved, purchasing a movie pass and attending film screenings is an obvious way to enjoy up-and-coming independent films and support the local film community. However, you can also volunteer! The Tacoma Film Festival is accepting volunteer applications until September 19. They’re looking for venue assistants, airport transport drivers (using a festivalprovided van), information booth workers and lounge attendants, so if you have the time, the skills, and want to be a part of history in the making, step right up. Just go to the Tacoma Film Festival website (TacomaFilmFestival.com), click on the “volunteer” tab under “support” on the home page, and scroll to the bottom for the online application.

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Another way to directly support the Tacoma Film Festival is to host a visiting filmmaker in your own home or space. The festival asks for a commitment of one to four days, but you can host a filmmaker for the duration of the festival if you choose; providing food and transportation for them is not required.

If time is not a readily available resource, but money is, you can also help the Tacoma Film Festival reach its $10,000 goal by September 20. Donations support free film passes for those in need, including local students. They also support the community housing program, which assists filmmakers with costs associated with attending out-of-town screenings, and participating in talks and other events which extend the reach of their creative vision.

There are many different perks offered for donations ranging from

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$50 to $1,000 including one of only 20 posters highlighting the event, signed by visual artist Art Chantry, available for donations of $500. Check out the website for more details.

Early bird passes retail through September 12 and cost $125. VIP regular price passes go on sale September 13 and cost $175. The all-access passes include much more than just movies: They’ll get you in to opening and closing night parties, as well as workshops.

Find out more by visiting TacomaFilmFestival.com.

Whether you host a filmmaker, purchase a pass, enter the virtual world of The Veldt or attend a single movie, the Tacoma Film Festival invites you to visit Grand Cinema and see stories come to life.

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Separate But Equal C R E AT I N G A S U CC E S S F U L CO - PA R E N T I N G S C H O O L S C H E D U L E A F T E R S E PA R AT I O N O R D I V O R C E

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n this column a few months ago, I wrote about creating a fun, fluid and flexible summertime schedule for children of two-home families. Now that school is back in session, you’ll want to maximize quality time together while within the parameters of the school schedule. However, be careful that your own parental needs don’t negatively impact their academic potential.

In my work as a family law mediator, I’ll often hear the following complaints: “My co-parent and I have a ‘50/50’ parenting plan, but I counted the days on the calendar and he gets more than me. That’s not fair. It should be equal.”

“We alternate school breaks and holidays, but some years she gets more time than I do. Shouldn’t we have the same exact amount?”

“I have Tuesdays and Sundays off from work, and only one full weekend a month, so the kids stay with their mom during school days. But shouldn’t I be allowed to have my kids overnight on my days off, even if they have school the next day? I should have the experience of putting them to bed and getting them ready for school, too.”

When parents present to mediation wanting to justify their argument for adding “more time,” my first question to them is, “How will this benefit their children? Have you considered the child’s point of view?” Many times these parents are so adamant about wanting to be “equal parents” they focus on counting hours and days of residential time rather than focusing on communication, joint decision-making, participation in children’s activities and other ways to feel included in their children’s lives when not under the same roof.

Sometimes these parents are driven by a need to control the parenting style of the other parent or are resentful that, now separated, the other parent is more involved with the children than during the marriage. In other words, they don’t “deserve” to be an “equal parent.” Other times there are parents who equate less time with their children to being “less of a parent.” Rather than focusing on maximizing the quality of the time they do

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spend with their children, they want to increase the hours (even if only sleeping hours) to correct any perceived “imbalance” between them and their co-parent.

Here are things I ask them to consider: 1. Will the schedule promote or hinder the children’s ability to get settled and have adequate sleep on school nights? This includes decreased negative impact on healthy wake-up times.

2. Will the schedule promote or hinder the children’s ability to do homework? This includes reducing a child’s worry they won’t get adequate assistance or get it completed on time.

3. Will the schedule increase or decrease the number of transfers the children make between parents during the school week? How much of that “extra” time a parent wants will actually be spent in a car or re-organizing school clothes, supplies, etc.?

4. Will the schedule reduce or increase a child’s anxiety about who will be picking them up from school, who will take them to practice or a game, who they should ask if they are invited to a friend’s birthday party or sleepover? No child wants to give up time with friends or activities due to a guilt trip laid on them by a possessive parent. (“But that’s my time with you!”)

I also frequently ask parents: “Imagine you are each of your children living the proposed schedule. With success in school being the focus for the week, how does all the back and forth feel?

Are you rested, able to focus and confident you’ll get to activities on time? Do you feel assured that you have the support of both of your parents, even though you share your time with them separately?” Sometimes putting the parents in their children’s shoes is all it takes to resolve the issue of “separate but equal.”

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Tacoma FROM POLLUTION

TO PLAYGROUND TACOMA’S DUNE PENINSULA, A FORMER SUPERFUND SITE, OPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN JULY Story and Photos By Anneli Fogt

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o you want to be my friend?” one child asked. He was breathless from running up five flights of stairs on the warm August evening. “Sure!” the other child replied, as they prepared to take a high-speed trip down one of six polished silver slides.

They were two of nearly a dozen children that evening enjoying the Chutes-and-Ladders-style playground built into the 60-foot slope surrounding the Tacoma Yacht Club and Point Defiance Ferry Terminal. The attraction is one piece of the new 40-acre Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park area, which opened to the public on July 6. The product of three years of work and nearly $75 million, the peninsula and surrounding elements is the culmination of Metro Parks Tacoma’s largest project. In addition to the stairs-and-slides playground, the area includes the 11-acre newly landscaped Dune Peninsula, which the Frank Herbert Trail winds through, and the 50-foot high Wilson Way Bridge, which connects Point Defiance to Point Ruston. But the park’s impact goes far beyond the joining of two of Tacoma’s most popular areas.

Just three years ago, there were no children playing here. The peninsula was one of the country’s most polluted Superfund sites—built up from the ocean over the course of decades by layers of arsenic- and lead-tainted waste dumped there from the nearby ASARCO copper smelter. For 80 years, from 1905 to 1985, huge cast-iron kettles filled with glowing, molten industrial waste—called slag—would ride on carts from the smelter to the edge of Commencement Bay. In the shadow of the smelter’s imposing 571-foot smokestack, the slag would be emptied into the sound and the carts would return for another load.

For many residents living in Tacoma at the height of the smelter’s production, the molten peninsula combined with the waste-laden vapor pouring out of the smokestack was the reality of successful industry, but at least one man saw it differently. Sci-fi author Frank Herbert was born in Tacoma in the shadow of the ASARCO smelter and, throughout his life, moved up and down the West Coast. He published

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a legendary series of novels called “Dune,” now called some of the greatest science fiction novels of all time, which tell the story of a rebel group carving out life on a new planet. The series was inspired by Herbert’s time in Tacoma.

“Frank Herbert lived over in Brown’s Point,” Metro Parks Tacoma Manager Phedra Redifer told KING5 in July. “He had a very clear view of the Asarco smelter and the toxic plume basically that would continue to go up in the air, and that inspired him to write the book ‘Dune.’”

Now a replica of one of the massive cast-iron kettles that dumped slag into the bay sits on the waterfront trail named after Fred Herbert. It’s on the peninsula that bears the name of his books, in an area that inspired his writing. It’s fitting, seeing as how the transformation of the area was made possible through a process similar to the one being used by the characters in his book.

To make the peninsula safe for the hundreds of adults, children and dogs that now walk among its landscaped acreage, more than 20,000 truckloads of dirt had to be moved out of the area and the exposed soil surface covered with a woven cap to keep the contaminated dirt sealed in. “Terraforming” is how Tacoma Metro The peninsula was one Parks Commissioner and sci-fi author Erik Hanberg of the country’s most described the process to KNKX, the Tacoma NPR polluted Superfund affiliate radio station, last sites—built up from August. It’s a sci-fi term used to describe the process the ocean over the of transforming a planet to support human life and course of decades by exactly what the rebels in Frank Herbert’s “Dune” layers of arsenic- and were doing to live on their lead-tainted waste new planet.

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“The characters in the novel have a goal to ‘terraform’ the nearby ASARCO their planet back to its inhabitable origins,” he copper smelter. said in a July Metro Parks news release. “That’s what we’ve done here. We have terraformed a polluted wasteland into a beautiful environment for all to enjoy.”

On a planetary scale, the process could take centuries. In Tacoma, it took three years—two longer than expected. And while construction began in earnest in 2016, the process to clean up the area began more than 30 years ago.

The smelter closed, and the dumping of slag into Commencement Bay ended, in 1985. The smokestack was demolished eight years later, effectively removing the outward signs of pollution. But the slag heap, at the time being used as a breakwater and parking lot for the Tacoma Yacht Club, served as an enduring reminder of the pollution, and remediation work presented a massive and expensive challenge.

According to a June News Tribune article, building a park on this piece of land had been a goal for the City of Tacoma and Metro Parks for more than a decade—Metro Parks Project Manager Roger Stanton

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told the newspaper that there’s a sketch on his desk that dates back to 2001. But it wasn’t until voters approved a new parks and zoo bond in 2014 that the concept materialized. The following year, Metro Parks Tacoma approved the long-range Destination Point Defiance plan and “funding materialized and the wheels really began to turn,” the article indicates.

The “park on the peninsula,” as it was called before being officially named Dune Peninsula in 2018, became part of the larger Destination Point Defiance project. Construction began in June of 2016 under the watch of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington State Department of Ecology—two of the eight agencies who shared the $74.8 million price tag— and trucks began to haul out 400,000 cubic yards of the most contaminated dirt destined for plastic containers in nearby landfills.

Stanton admitted to the News Tribune in June that the undertaking was “daunting” and “overwhelming” but now stands as a highlight of his career and an unforgettable experience for the residents of Tacoma.

“People won’t just see this park,” Stanton said in a July Metro Parks Tacoma statement, “they will experience it. And they won’t forget what they’ve experienced.”

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Toryono Green, fire chief, has more than 26 years of experience with the Tacoma Fire Department.

He and his family, which includes two young daughters adopted from China, are planning to homestead and are in the process of building a small farm where they plan to raise chickens and pigs and grow their own fruit and vegetables. He also volunteers extensively by serving on the Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation Board of Directors, which focuses on providing resources and system improvements to better meet the health-care needs of children and parents in our community. He is a senior fellow and board member of the Tacoma/Pierce County chapter of the American Leadership Forum, a nonprofit organization that promotes collaborative problemsolving and relationship building amongst community leaders.

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“ I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF PAIN, SUFFERING, LOSS AND DEATH OVER MY CAREER. FRANKLY, EVERY INCIDENT HAS HAD AN IMPACT ON ME. THIS IS AN INSIDIOUS REALITY FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS THAT DOES NOT GET ENOUGH RECOGNITION.”

Q. Tacoma is known as the ‘Gritty City,’ and downtown went through some rough times. As a Tacoma native, what are some of the exciting things you see happening in Tacoma?​ A. I am incredibly proud of the dramatic changes that have occurred and continue to occur throughout Tacoma. The revitalization of the downtown area has made it a destination for dining, art, conferences and entertainment.

I believe the most impactful change in the downtown area was the addition of the University of Washington, which brought with it all of the amenities necessary to make the area feel walkable and safe. Perhaps the greatest thing I’ve seen throughout the city is the emergence of strong neighborhood identities (i.e., Proctor, Hilltop, South Tacoma, Eastside, etc.). I believe this, combined with continued support from City leadership, will lead to safer and more connected micro communities within Tacoma. That change is what I believe will make Tacoma shine as a firstclass city.

Q. We have a popular local saying, “Live Like the Mountain is Out.” What is your favorite thing to do when the mountain is out?

A. I love the outdoors, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. I am a bit of an introvert, and the pace

of the fire service can be overwhelming, so getting out for a nice, quiet hike or backpacking trip is probably at the top of my list for ways to recharge.

I also enjoy road cycling and have completed a number of local organized rides multiple times, including the Seattle to Portland, Courage Classic, Chilly Hilly and the High Pass Challenge.

Ultimately, I really enjoy just being home and preparing my property for farming.

Q. What is the worst fire or natural disaster you have experienced in your more than 26 years with the department? How did the department rise to the challenge?

A. I can’t say that there is one fire that stands out enough to identify it as ‘the worst,’ particularly since approximately 80 percent of the emergency work done by modern fire departments today is related to medical emergencies, not fires.

Unfortunately, I have seen a lot of pain, suffering, loss and death over my career. Frankly, every incident has had an impact on me. This is an insidious reality for emergency responders that does not get enough recognition. If I am proud of anything in this regard, it is that the Tacoma Fire Department, and the fire service as a whole, has taken the emotional and psychological impact of this work on firefighters seriously by recognizing and openly addressing the resulting PTSD;

contracting mental health professionals to assess and support our responders following a significant incident and sending a number of our personnel to receive certified training in critical incident stress management so they can serve as peer supporters.

With suicide being one of the leading causes of death for firefighters today, there is probably nothing more urgent for us as a profession.

Q. What is your advice for children, and maybe adults too, who want to be a firefighter when they grow up?

A. First, do well in school, and seriously consider attending college first. While a college degree is not required for employment with us as a firefighter, most of our applicants come to us after having earned a college degree and/or military experience, both of which provide incredible life experience and tend to help applicants interview with greater confidence and depth. More than anything, I would encourage potential applicants of all ages to give serious consideration to their actual desire to serve this community. Firefighters are truly public servants, and those that ultimately get hired by us have demonstrated a heart for service.

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Health G E T T I N G B AC K TO YO U R S C H O O L R O U T I N E JUST FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS

BY PAMELA BOLADO

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ack to school is a time of change for the whole family, and it can sometimes bring out a lot of stress. A back-to-school routine for your skin (among every other aspect) is vital to relieving that stress, minimizing those pesky breakouts and controlling acne.

Remember to change …

The sheets and pillowcases, that is! This is often one overlooked place that harbors all sorts of nastiness. Every night you lay your pretty head down on a filthy, germ-ridden, bacteria-festering sheet and pillowcase. These bacteria and germs can contribute to acne. Do your skin a favor and habitually wash the bedding regularly. Once a week is a good rule to follow. Use a natural laundry detergent rather than those scented with synthetic perfumes.

I do recommend those with acne change their pillowcase every other night since you can turn your pillow over one of those nights.

Your skin will be able to rest, breathe and look more rejuvenated when it has a clean place to rest every night.

Washing …

Never underestimate the benefits of washing off your makeup before bed. Nighttime is the time for your skin to relax and breathe, as you spend countless hours exposed to pollution, UV rays and other environmental factors throughout the day.

Think about how dirty the surface of your cell phone can be after touching it all day, then pressing it on your face.

Keep alcohol swabs in your purse, school bag and console of your car for regular wipe downs. And don’t forget to clean those makeup brushes; they touch your skin daily! Routinely cleaning the oil, skin and debris from your makeup brushes will help as well when dealing with breakouts.

While I don’t recommend washing your hair daily, if your hair is oily and your bangs sit on your forehead, you may be experiencing more breakouts than usual. If you are prone to “bang-line” blemishes, we recommend pulling them back off your face a few times a week or using a dry shampoo that absorbs excess oil between classes.

Don’t shower after a workout? Chances are you have sweat and dirt sitting on your skin, possibly clogging your pores and breeding bacteria. I recommend using a natural (alcohol-free) toner immediately after you work out, as it removes the sweat and sebum buildup.

Beauty sleep!

I remember pulling all-nighters too but, believe it or not, “beauty rest” isn’t just a saying. Make sure you are getting six to eight hours a night to keep your oil levels healthy and your skin smooth and clear!

While I could go on and on about how best to avoid acne, some of it is out of our control. Things like your monthly hormonal cycle, medications, your diet and, yes, genetics can affect your skin throughout the year. The important lesson is to do what you can to get ahead of the curve and not to stress about it.

It doesn’t have to be a long or hard routine, but with a few simple steps like hydrating your body, regular face cleansing and routinely washing your sheets, your skin will be healthy and glowing and ready to go back to school.

If it’s time to start seeing a skin professional, a deep cleansing facial and Hydrafacial MD are excellent choices for a monthly to bimonthly regime.

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Health HAND JIVE: PART II HAND-LE WITH CARE

BY DARCIE MILLER, LIGHT IN BALANCE

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ave you ever thought about your hands as an extension of your heart? In last month’s article, I talked about all the amazing tasks your hands perform and how the touch of your hands can speak volumes.

Your hands have taken many abuses and will continue to take even more abuse; not because you are deliberately trying to hurt them but from simply using and overusing them. It is inevitable that at some point you will experience pain and stiffness in your hands— and your hands do not have to be aged to experience pain and stiffness.

Wearing gloves to protect them while performing specific tasks can help, as well as applying lotion or balm to help soothe dry and chapped skin.

Reflexology is a natural and holistic modality that can be performed on your feet, hands or ears.

Hand reflexology may be useful as a way to help manage pain from arthritis or osteoarthritis. It can help boost circulation from overuse or as the result of an injury, as well as long-term complaints such as Raynaud’s syndrome. Other benefits may also include improved flexibility in those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and from chronic pain, which is often associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.

In addition to helping with pain and discomfort in your hands, hand reflexology can also be beneficial in managing any associated symptoms you may be experiencing from irritable bowel syndrome, stress, headaches, tension, anxiety, neck and shoulder pain, and breathing problems.

Just like your feet, your hands contain a reflexive map of all of your body’s systems—circulatory, endocrine, nervous, skeletal, muscular, reproductive and urinary.

A trained and certified reflexologist will work with you, and together you will develop a session strategy to help you achieve your goals. Reflexology is not a replacement for medical care, but it is a modality which can complement treatment you may already be receiving from your health-care provider.

Whether receiving hand, foot or ear reflexology, or any combination of the three, it is an excellent source of self-care. You only get one body, and it is important to take care of you.

And at the risk of repetition, I must repeat the importance of wearing the proper gloves for the task to protect your hands. Remember, there are 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles and over 100 ligaments and tendons in each hand. Your hands will perform many tasks and acts of love over your lifetime. Please, take care of them.

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What’s In Your Beer?

TOURING NORTH AMERICA’S BIGGEST HOP FARM

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o brew beer you need four key ingredients: water, yeast, malt and hops. Clean water makes for a crisp beverage, and yeast is used to convert sugars into alcohol. Malt is where the color and flavor profile comes from, and hops add to the aroma and bitterness. A stroll down any grocery store aisle and you’ll find such a wide range of choices that it’s hard to fathom they all come from the same four basic ingredients. If you’ve tipped back a Bud Light, Goose Island IPA, Elysian Dragon Tooth Stout or Ten Barrel Trail Beer, then you’ll want to raise your glass and toast to one of the men who supplies the beer industry with one of its key ingredients.

Ed Atkins is a fourth generation farmer whose family continues to work the lands along the Kootenai River Valley in the far reaches of Northern Idaho. About 10 miles south of the Canadian border you’ll find a lush valley surrounded by towering mountains. All kinds of crops flourish here including hops, and Ed and his team have more than a few plants to keep an eye on.

Elk Mountain Farms was built in 1987 and originally covered 600 acres. In 1989, the farm was expanded by another 600 acres, and in 1991 an additional 500 acres were added. The 1,700 acres easily makes Elk Mountain Farms the largest hop farm in North America. Ed is the general manager of the massive operation, something he didn’t see coming when he started here more than 30 years ago.

“I didn’t know anything about hops,” he recalled. In the late ‘80s Ed was in the logging industry when he was laid off due to slowing production. He knew the person who was starting up the farm and was asked if he wanted a job. “I thought I’d work there for a few months then head back into the woods again, but here I am,” he said.

Ed now oversees a full-time staff of 21 and seasonal workers that during harvest can swell to 220. He’s held numerous positions from mechanic to manager to business operations, and GM for the last 11 years. From having no knowledge of hops, Ed is now a walking encyclopedia. “We have a rich, fertile valley here with lots of irrigation, long summer days and cool nights. Hops enjoy the 80 degree days and the 60 degree nights,” he explained.

Elk Mountain Farms is situated on similar latitude to hop farms in Germany. This was taken into account when finding a location for the massive operation. Hallertau and Saaz are some of the oldest hops known to man and do very well in Germany. These were the first varieties planted at Elk Mountain and were also very successful. During the early days of the farm, the hops were being utilized for Budweiser’s flagship products Bud and Bud Light. As the craft beer movement began to swing back up again, it was

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The 1,700 acres easily makes Elk Mountain Farms the largest hop farm in North America.

Ed’s job to bring in additional varieties to meet brewers’ demand for new products. “We started with two and are now growing seven varieties,” said Ed. These include Amarillo and the newest rage Citra, used in juicy or hazy-style IPAs. It’s a market that’s much different from when Ed began his career at Elk Mountain. “Today’s consumers are a lot more fickle, and I see there is virtually no loyalty to brands. It seems to always be about what’s new versus what’s good.”

With that in mind, the experimental side of the farm has also ramped up. There was a time when Ed and his team were only experimenting with a half dozen plants; today that number has skyrocketed to 1,500. “We are always looking for the next big thing as there are two big niches today: drinking what’s local or regional or what’s the new latest and greatest.” While the experimental side is an operation of itself, the main farm is where the vast majority of the work comes from.

A single acre on the farm contains 889 plants, meaning at full capacity there are more than 1.5 million plants that are tended to. “Hops are high maintenance and high labor,” explained Ed. Hop bines grow vertically, and each bine on the farm will reach a height of about 20 feet. Elk Mountain uses a core yarn that is made from coconut husk fibers as a way for the plant to wrap itself and grow vertically. Workers need to put these up at the start of each year. Most plants require two strings each. This translates to approximately 80 million feet or 15,000 miles worth of string put up by hand each and every year.

Unfortunately for the team, the bines need assistance if they are going to reach their full potential, which means training. Each May workers go out for the first training, which involves manually wrapping each bine around the string. About a month later it’s done again. Keep in mind, there are more than a million plants—and this is done twice! “We do this so that all the bines grow to an even length because we want them to all grow and bloom at the same time.”

About 100 to 150 workers tackle these jobs in the spring and summer.

There is a small window when the hop cones are ready to harvest. This is usually in August, and that’s when Elk Mountain Farms really begins to ramp up. Twohundred-and-twenty seasonal workers are brought in to work around the clock. “We’ve done it in 17 days, but typically it’s about 20 or 21 days,” said Ed. Each worker is set to a specific task to ensure everything is done correctly and timely so the farm doesn’t miss its limited window.

Hop combines are sent out into the fields. There are only about 30 of these in the U.S., and Elk Mountain has six of them. “You have to build them yourself,” said Ed. “We can’t just call up John Deere and have them make us one.” The massive machines gather the whole bine and begin separating out the cones from the rest of the plant. Bines are sent through an unloader, which breaks up the clumps and starts to separate the cones from the rest of the plant. The first cleaning done in the field is just step one of the process.

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mesh, blasted by air and shaken again. In all they go through six different stations including mesh grates, arm piercers, trammels, a harp and finally dribble tables. (If it’s at all confusing, it should be. Just know that by the time they come out they are cleared of any excess material.)

Materials separated from the cones are composted and go back into the fields to be used on the next crop.

The next step in the process is drying the hops. This is done in a massive kiln powered by a 9 million BTU propane burner and a 75,000 CFM fan. The hops are dried at a temperature of around 130 to 145 degrees.

Once out of the kiln a conveyor drops them into another area atop a cloth for them to cool. These tables are filled about 30-inches deep, and it takes anywhere from four to 13 hours for the hops to hit their preferred moisture level of 9.5 percent. “Operators feel by hand and read the moisture levels. Once we hit that mark, they are sent to be bailed,” explained Ed. At this point the hops are ready to be used and can be shipped to distributors and brewers around North America. The hops are run up an additional set of belts and dropped into a weight box. They fall into a cloth, and 44 253 LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

once 200 pounds are in, they are sealed up by hand using two commercial-grade sewing machines. Each bail is labeled, and they are ready to be shipped.

When harvest is complete there is still plenty of work to be done preparing for next season before winter sets in.

Workers stay on until around Thanksgiving time, when things slow enough for everyone to catch their breath, if only for a short time.

For Ed, the entire experience is something he didn’t envision but wouldn’t change. He’s been able to work alongside a passionate group, many of whom started when the farm was built and retired after never leaving.

“I’ve had great mentors here; the people that help you, I owe a debt of gratitude to them,” said Ed. As you look around the Northwest, new breweries continue to pop up seemingly on a monthly basis.

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stay, Ed isn’t so sure. “Craft died in the mid-’90s and came back again in the mid-2000s. It’s usually about a 10-year cycle,” Ed predicted. Ed points to consumer data showing big gains in the wine and whisky industry taking a bite into beer sales. Hop-free spiked seltzers are also exploding onto the scene, all products competing in one of the biggest global industries.

Ed has been through it before, and the farm is ready to adapt to what consumers want. If brewers continue looking for the next new hop flavor, Ed’s team will keep the experimental varieties going strong. If consumers begin to pull away from a saturated craft beer market, they’ll adjust for that too, all part of 32-years experience in farming one of the more unique crops on earth.

The relative isolation of Elk Mountain Farms ensures that encroachment likely will never become an issue.

Only a few thousand people call the area home, and while there has been growth in the previous 30 years, it’s unlikely to ever impact the farm, its space or the river which it is reliant on. The scale of the operation and which hops are growing might change, but as long as there is beer, the farm will continue to supply some of the biggest names in the industry.

With more than three decades under his belt, Ed knows his career is coming to an end in the near future.

“At some point we have to hand this off to the next generation, and as I’m nearing the end of my career, it’s definitely something you think more about,” he said. Ed credits his mentors for helping him get to the position he is in and hopes that his mentorship of other employees will keep that cycle going. One-and-a-half million plants is a lot to look after, and it takes a special talent to do so.

The next time you pop the top of your favorite long neck or order up that dry-hopped Citra bomb double IPA, give a cheers to Ed, after all, it wouldn’t be so refreshing without a whole lot of hard work.

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The Urgency to See Anew C U LT I V AT E Y O U R C R E AT I V I T Y T H I S F A L L

By G a ge A ca d em y o f A r t

ART BY TIF FA N Y DA E | T I F FAN Y DA E . CO M

A RT BY RILEY DOYLE | RILEYDOYLEART.COM

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e want to start with a quote by French Neo-classical artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) who said, “To draw does not simply mean to reproduce contours; the drawing does not simply consist in the idea; the drawing is even the expression, the interior form, the plan, the model. Look what remains after that! The drawing is three-fourth and a half of what constitutes painting.”

Ingres’ mirthful humor captures nonetheless an unconditional truth about the education that all Atelier and Studio Arts Intensive students receive here at Gage: Drawing, whether from life or from cast or from photograph, is at the foundation of Gage’s commitment to building up critical skills. I am talking about my personal belief that in painting, like in any other craft honed over the years, separating concept from execution is a shortsighted decision, one that often leads to well-written artist statements (those famous verbal crutches) to provide support to work, which doesn’t visually speak for itself.

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Any aspiring artist or student who wants to pursue painting must start with taking drawing—to build confidence and understanding of form and composition—before delving into the world of wet media and most of all color.

For this reason, Gage Academy of Art is excited to announce the launch of the new Atelier Primer, a part-time program modeled after the Atelier fulltime curriculum. Taught by Riley Doyle and Tiffany Dae, this twice-a-week evening class teaches the classical foundations of drawing and painting from life. The Atelier Primer is ideal for those students who cannot attend classes during the day. There is also a host of remarkable opportunities at Gage to jump-start or refine your drawing skills: from the workshop Alla Prima Figure Drawing With Ink, Charcoal and White Chalk with Terry Furchgott to the exciting drawing classes starting this fall at Gage on September 16!

Gage Academy is committed to that ‘urgency to see anew’ through painting, as we need artists to lead us through the fog of images with their beacon

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pictures. This fall color is at the forefront of Gage’s offering from Successful Painting with Acrylics taught by one of the masters of color Terry Furchgott; to Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor with the amazing Tom Hoffman; Topics in Abstract Painting: Color with Jeffrey Simmons; Layers of Abstract Paintings with Junko Yamamoto; Dynamic Color in Watercolor with Linda James; to finish with Larine Chung’s Color Theory & Color Mixing as well as Color Harmony!

Hopefully this fall you are inspired to travel to experience art and to cultivate your very own artist in the making. In the spirit of inviting everybody to invest time in learning your own language through the frequentation of your medium of choice, we leave you with a quote from the great painter Lennart Anderson: “People think that when they are painting their best, that that is enough, but no … that’s just where you start. You have to paint better than your best, and then even better than that.”

Enroll now for fall at GageAcademy.org/fall19-classesand-workshops. For additional information about Gage Academy of Art, visit GageAcademy.org, Facebook.com/ GageAcademy, instagram @gageacademy, email info@ gageacademy.org or call 206.323.4243.

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K I M B E RLY T ROW B RI D G E, TROWB RID GE ATELIER

Gage is an innovative and accessible contemporary art school, based in personal mentorship and skills-based studio instruction. Whether you are a curious newcomer or a professional artist, a working creative or a retired passion-seeker, Gage is open to anyone interested in learning. Gage gives both adults and kids hands-on art experience working with a studios. We talented instructors in fully-equipped art provide scholarships and financial aid to families and youth that need it most. Gage is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to building a vibrant creative community.

artwork by instructor Michelle Lassaline

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Gage offers numerous weekend and weeklong workshops as well as five-week classes in drawing, sculpting, painting.

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Youth programs for kids at Gage inspire young artists with challenging and fun opportunities for creative expression.

Best of Gage June 12th, 2020

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H A R I S S A T O M AT O S O U P W I T H Z H O U G & YO G U R T Recipe & Photo Courtesy of Marina Gunn, MarinaGunn.com

COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS: 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 leek, chopped 2 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. harissa 1 tsp. cumin 1 can (28 oz.) of peeled tomatoes (San Marzano are my favorite.)

2 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 cups arugula or spinach, or a mixture of the two Goat milk yogurt Zhoug (a spicy Middle-Eastern Pesto). I get zhoug or shoug from Trader Joe’s, but if you’re feeling up to it, you can make your own!)

Chopped parsley

METHOD: • In a large pot (Dutch oven or soup/stock pot), sauté garlic, onion and leek with olive oil and salt, turmeric, harissa and cumin until soft, 3 to 5 minutes.

• Add tomatoes and turn to low. Simmer for 10 minutes, crushing tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Add chicken broth and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

• With an immersion blender, blend the soup in the pot until creamy.

(You can also pour into a blender if you don’t have an immersion blender, whatever works for you!) Add salt to taste, if needed.

• Add the 2 cups of arugula, spinach or both. Stir in on low heat until lightly wilted but still green.

• Serve with a dollop of goat milk yogurt, zhoug and chopped parsley.

• Enjoy!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Prost!

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ALL THINGS GERMAN

BY COLIN ANDERSON | PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER NELSON

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rumer Pils, Warsteiner Dunkel, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse—just a few of the authentic German beers you can partake in at one of the biggest and best Oktoberfest celebrations around. Mark your calendars for the weekend of October 4 through 6, cruise up to the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup and get ready for one heck of a party. Oktoberfest Northwest is now in its 14th year, and crowds continue to swell.

Dirndls, lederhosen, beer, brats and Bavarian music fill the Festhalle Biergarten, Washington’s largest Munich-style beer hall. Revelers drink, dance, play games and go all out for one of the most fun weekends of the year.

Be sure to come hungry, as the food takes center stage at this Oktoberfest.

Traditional German fare like schnitzel, potato salad and bratwurst are accompanied by various other meats, savories and sweets. You’ll want to quench your thirst and won’t have trouble finding refreshments with taps all over the grounds. Wine and cider are also available as are non-alcoholic drinks for kids and designated drivers.

If your competitive side starts heating up, there are plenty of ways to test your skills against others. The Bier-lympics include events like stein holding and brat toss.

Hammerschlagen is an always popular event in which contestants gather around a wooden stump and attempt to drive a nail fully into it using the least amount of swings. There is a Stein Dash 5k, and kids can run in the ½-mile Root Beer Run. Live music and other entertainment kick off at noon and continues all night. This year you can end the night with ‘80’s cover bands Nite Wave and The Spasmatics.

Children can enjoy Kinderfest with face painting and scavenger hunts, among other activities. Note: No one under 21 is permitted after 6pm on Friday and Saturday.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at OktoberfestNW.com. General admission, Fest Stein and Bier, and special VIP packages are also available.

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11th Annual Stadium Art, Wine & Beer Walk

Saturday, September 7, you won’t want to miss the 11th Annual Stadium District Art, Wine and Beer Walk. This night of celebration, held 3:30 to 8pm at various locations around the Stadium District, features a diverse selection of wines and regional and local brews for tasting, along with an impressive list of artists who will be displaying their creative work all over the neighborhood. Tickets to the event are $30 each and include 12 drink tickets and a signature glass. Purchase them online at StadiumArtWineAndBeerWalk.

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Tacoma Moon Festival

Presented by the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation and held at the Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park, the Tacoma Moon Festival celebrates the diverse cultures of the Puget Sound region’s communities with performances, food, vendors, wine and beer garden, and information booths. There will also be handson activities for adults and children including tea ceremonies, calligraphy and beyond. The event kicks off at 1pm and concludes with a parade of lanterns led by the Moon Princess at 7pm. Find out more at TacomaChinese Park.org.

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WASHINGTON STATE FAIR

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SEPTEMBER 1-22 9:00am to 1:00pm Washington State Fair Events Center TheFair.com

TACOMA FALL WEDDING EXPO SEPTEMBER 7&8 9:30am to 3:00pm Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall BridesClub.com/Tacoma-Wedding-Expo

MUSIC FROM HOME SEPTEMBER 8 3:00 to 5:00pm Lakewold Gardens LakewoldGardens.org

GRIT CITY THINK & DRINK: RACE AND PEDAGOGY SEPTEMBER 10 6:30 to 8:00pm The Swiss Restaurant & Pub Tacoma.uw.edu/sias/thinkndrink

PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 14 Noon to 4:00pm Job Carr Cabin Museum GTCF.org

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SEPTEMBER 19 10:00am to 11:00pm Participating Restaurants TacomaCommunityHouse.org

SEPTEMBER 20 7:30 to 9:30pm Pantages Theater TacomaArtsLive.org

SEPTEMBER 28 All day Museum of Glass MuseumOfGlass.org

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HEALTHY LOVE HEALTHY HEART 5K

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SEPTEMBER 28 Noon to 11:55pm Dystopian State Brewing Co. DystopianState.com

SEPTEMBER 29 8:00am Point Ruston Waterway App.MobileCause.com/vf/HealthyLove

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Fall in Fairbanks ENJOY LONG DAYS WITH THE LAST OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN AND MILD TEMPERATURES FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE AURORA SEASON STORY & PHOTOS BY MARGUERITE CLEVELAND

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rom September until the snow accumulates is the perfect time to visit Fairbanks, Alaska. The summer crowds have returned home, but you can still enjoy some of the warmer weather activities—and may even see the Aurora Borealis. Give yourself three full days to enjoy this itinerary, which gives you a good overview of the area. Upon arrival in Fairbanks, visit the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center to find information to explore Fairbanks and Alaska’s interior. It’s more than just a visitors’ center and more like a natural history museum. Learn about Alaska’s Native Peoples and check out the world-class exhibits.

Day 1 Chena Hot Springs Resort is your stop for the night. It is about a 60-minute scenic drive from Fairbanks through the Chena River State Recreation Area. The road parallels the Chena River, and wildlife sightings, especially moose, are common along the beaver ponds and sloughs. Insider Tip: There are limited facilities along this route, so plan accordingly.

Your stay here is a good opportunity to put away the technology and enjoy the natural surroundings. If you want a truly authentic Alaskan experience, stay in one of the “dry

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If you are lucky you will spot some of the bucket list animals such as grizzly bears, wolves, caribou, moose and Dall sheep.

cabins” with no running water and their own outhouse. If that is too rustic, the Moose Lodge has spacious rooms with full baths.

You won’t run out of things to do while visiting this resort. Take a short walk to visit the dog kennels. The nearly 100 Alaskan sled dogs are a bundle of energy and love visitors. Take a kennel tour or enjoy a dog sled ride; options are available year-round. Next visit the Ice Museum. It’s so fun to explore this masterpiece carved from ice. Insider Tip: Splurge for the apple martini served in a glass made of ice. The activities center is the heart of the resort. From here you can book activities or just hang out. It is open 24 hours a day. Lastly, don’t miss the hot springs; what a lovely way to soak off all that stiffness from traveling.

There are two dining options at the resort: the Chena Hot Springs Restaurant serves three sit-down meals a day and is famed for its “Chena Fresh” lettuce and tomatoes, which are grown on-site year-round and is a real treat in the winter months when fresh produce is scarce. The other option is the Aurora Café, which serves soups, salads and sandwiches in the activities center.

Day 2 Plan to spend a full day exploring all Fairbanks has to offer. Stay at the SpringHill Suites in Downtown Fairbanks. It is in the hub of the city with restaurants and shops in close proximity. Across the street are the Chena River and the Yukon Quest Store. It’s worth stopping in to learn about this 1,000-mile dog sled race, which makes the famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race look like a fun run. Also located on-site with the hotel is Lavelle’s Bistro—one of the few upscale dining spots in Fairbanks.

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family history dating from the Gold Rush era and owns both businesses. If you are a fan of TV shows like “Gold Rush,” then you will enjoy the train ride to Gold Dredge 8 where you can explore a gold dredge and pan for gold. The Riverboat Discovery will take you on a roundtrip tour of so many iconic Alaska experiences from a bush pilot demonstration, a dog sled demonstration and a walking tour of a Chena Indian Village, all truly memorable experiences.

In the afternoon, book a tour at the Running Reindeer Ranch, where owner Jane Atkinson has created a one-of-a-kind experience. She will regale you with stories of the early days of her reindeer journey and why the ranch is named “Running”—and yes, it does involve runaway reindeer. Atkinson is a gifted storyteller, and her tales are shared while reindeer frolic around you. Enjoy a walk through a boreal forest with plenty of photo opportunities. By the time you depart, you will learn everything you could possibly imagine about reindeer.

This is sure to be the highlight of your Alaskan getaway.

The Pumphouse Restaurant on the banks of the Chena River recreates the glory days of the Victorian Gold Rush era. This Fairbanks Treasure is filled with antiques and authentic-to-the-period furnishings, many 150 years old.

The food is cooked to order from fresh local ingredients, Alaskan salmon and Certified Angus beef. This place is popular with locals and tourists alike because of the great food and service.

Day 3 Denali National Park is a two-hour scenic drive from Fairbanks. As summer facilities shut down you want to start out with a full tank of gas and plan a substantial picnic to bring with you (enough for two meals). This is an easily doable day trip, and on the scenic drive you are likely to see wildlife on the way to the park.

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The bus transportation in the park shuts down on September 12. After this date you can drive to mile post 30 at the Teklanika River. The road is open yearround to vehicles as long as conditions allow. Your first stop will be the Murie Science and Learning Center at mile 1.5 on the park road. This serves as the winter visitors’ center. After getting all the information you need and double checking on the road status, head 1.5 miles up the road to the Denali Dog Sled Kennels. (Note, they are closed on Mondays.) There are no formal programs, but you can get up close to the dogs and learn more about their mission in the park.

People come to Denali National Park for its breathtaking natural scenery. As you begin your drive into the park, keep an eye out for wildlife. If you are lucky you will spot some of the bucket list animals such as grizzly bears, wolves, caribou, moose and Dall sheep. Bring binoculars and a camera with a zoom lens. Watch for cars pulled over to the side of the road or just stopped, as that is a sure sign someone has spotted an animal.

At mile 15 you will come to the Savage River, which is a good place to stop.

Restrooms are available, and there is a 1.7-mile round-trip loop trail that follows along the Savage River for a mile before crossing over a bridge and returning on the other side. There is just a slight elevation change, but the trail is rocky.

Unlike most national parks, you can hike off-trail in Denali—just be careful and watch your footing. People have died when hiking off-trail here.

You can continue your drive until you reach mile 30, the Teklanika Rest Stop, which is your turn-around point. Depending on the weather and the amount of daylight hours, you may have the opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis. It will make for a long day, but if you didn’t see it at the Chena Hot Springs it will be worth it to have this special experience.

Head to Fairbanks for the night and fly home the next morning or take a lateafternoon flight and squeeze another activity in such as the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska.

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Saturday, Sept. 28 / Noon - 5pm

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