FISHING

Writing about angling

WHEN: 7 p.m. June 21

WHERE: Barnes & Noble

WHAT: Evan Swensen, author of several fishing books including "One Last Cast," will talk about writing about fishing at the Alaska Writers Guild meeting. He will be joined by noted fisherman Tom Robertson.

COST: Free

CONTACT: (907)-562-2520 or AlaskaWritersGuild.com

CLIMBING

See remote Neacola Mountains

WHEN: June 16, meetings start 6:30 p.m. with presentation 7 p.m.

WHERE: BP Energy Center

WHAT: Alaska climber and backcountry skier Keith Sanfacon will present "Lessons Learned from an Expedition to the Neacola Mountains." The remote Neacola Mountains are across the inlet, south of Mount Spur.

COST: Free

CONTACT: mcak.org/MCAEvent.html

Flattop solstice sleepover

WHEN: June 19-20

WHERE: Flattop Mountain

WHAT: Annual climb up Alaska's most-climbed peak to sleep over on the longest day of the year.

COST: Free

CONTACT: Tim Silvers at mountaineeringclubofalaska@ gmail.com

Lean rock climbing

WHEN: June 29

WHERE: Hatcher Pass

WHAT: First in series of climbing safety basics that also benefits experienced climbers looking to brush up. Training topics include climbing techniques and moving on rock, rappelling, anchors, sport climbing and self rescue.

COST: $15

CONTACT: Tim Silvers at mountaineeringclubofalaska@gmail.com

BOATING

Six-Mile Fest expanded

WHEN: Saturday

WHERE: Six-Mile Creek; festival is 3.4 miles down the cut-off from Seward Highway to Hope.

WHAT: One of Alaska's biggest whitewater festivals. Includes a 1 p.m. mass-start race through the biggest three rapids in the first canyon; a 2 p.m. pack raft mass start race that is new this year; a 2:30 p.m. inflatable race for any inflatable craft that, according to organizers, "you're crazy enough to ride"; 4 p.m. rodeo; 6 p.m. bonfire party with music, raffle and free beer and hot dogs.

COST: Free for spectators

CONTACT: www.AlaskaWhitewater.org

Join 40th birthday party

WHEN: 7 p.m. June 24

WHERE: Jewel Lake Park Pavilion

WHAT: Potluck barbecue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Knik Canoers and Kayakers.

COST: Bring a dish

CONTACT: KCK.org

FLORA & FAUNA

Stay safe among bears

WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday

WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center

WHAT: Naturalist Beth Baker will describe the behavior of black and brown bears and how to stay safe in their territory.

COST: Free; $5 parking for non-members

CONTACT: ERNC.org

Turnagain Arm bore tide

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday

WHERE: Bird Point

WHAT: Meet Liza Sanden to view the bore tides, estimated to pass 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bring binoculars.

COST: Free program, $5 state parking fee

CONTACT: ERNC.org

KIDS

Learning outdoor skills

WHEN: June 14-16

WHERE: Rabbit Creek Shooting Park and local lake

WHAT: Kids (ages 10-14) learn about the shooting sports; archery, shotgun, .22 rifle, maps, survival skills, fishing, boating, safety and more.

COST: $100; must apply at Fish and Game (333 Raspberry Rd.)

CONTACT: 267-2241 or 267-2187

NATIONAL PARKS

Apply to drive Denali road

WHEN: Entries must be submitted electronically or mailed by June 30.

WHERE: Denali National Park

WHAT: Annual Denali Road lottery takes place Sept. 17-20, with 400 private Alaska vehicles per day are allowed to drive the park road. Entries into lottery due this month.

COST: $10, non-refundable fee with each entry, plus winners pay a $25 permit fee the day they drive as well as the park entrance fee all users pay.

CONTACT: Kris Fister, (907)-683-9583.

RUNNING

Homer News Spit Run

WHEN: 10 a.m., June 26

WHERE: Homer

WHAT: A 10-kilometer run that on flat course ends near Lands End Resort on the Homer Spit. Post-race party on the deck of Land's End resort includes a no-host barbecue and music. Prizes awarded for the fastest man and woman. A free shuttle allows runners to return to Homer High to pick up cars.

COST: $5 fee for those registering after 5 p.m. on June 23.