Trip tracker

www.sewardak.org/news-events/july4th.htm

The annual Mount Marathon Race in Seward packs thousands of hopeful racers into this tiny town. Watch or run, it's tons of fun for the entire family, with a parade, fireworks and lots of activities to keep everyone happy.

www.anchorage.net/events.html?eventid=20537 Celebrate Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of statehood at the Delaney Park Strip downtown. Festivities start at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, a parade at 11 a.m. and family activities throughout the day.

www.alaskaairmuseum.org/news/events.htm

The Alaska Aviation Museum hosts a salmon bake and fly-by from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday with an all-you-can-eat buffet of salmon, burgers and dogs. Enjoy live music, a beer garden, vintage aircraft fly-by and more.

www.alaskarailroad.com/arrc51.html

Ride the rails July Fourth and head to Denali, Seward or a whistle stop to Spencer Glacier. Some special rates for Alaskans end soon, so book your seats now!

Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. Is there a vacation or excursion that interests you? E-mail jguest@adn.com or comment online at adn.com/life/travel.

Excerpt "For over 100 years, committee members have organized 4th of July events and activities for Douglas and Juneau residents, adults and kids alike." -www.douglas 4thofjuly.com