The Alaska Club Summer Boot Camp, 6 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursday, Eagle River Town Square Park, 12198 Business Blvd. and 6:15 a.m., Cuddy Family Midtown Park, E. 40th Ave. An outdoor workout in a group setting using body weight exercises, and various exercise and playground equipment. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. (330-0150, thealaskaclub.com)
Parent and Me Walks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Kincaid Chalet, 9401 Raspberry Road. Moms, dads and kids are invited to learn the trail systems around Anchorage. $5 per family. (343-4217, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
Rowdy Rangers, 1:30-3 p.m., Kincaid Chalet, 9401 Raspberry Road. Activities vary on a weekly basis and include Sidewalk Art, Dino Digs, treasure Hunts and a walk to the beach. For ages 5-12. Space is limited register soon. $10 per meeting. (343-4217, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
WEDNESDAY
Fitness in the Park, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave. Get outside this summer with weekly lunch workouts at the Delaney Park Strip led by The Alaska Club personal trainers and fitness instructors. Energizing workout for all levels, adults and youth ages 6 and up. Free. (330-0115, thealaskaclub.com)
Mat-Su Kids Bike n Hike Summer Program, 6-7:30 p.m., UAF Experiment Farm, 1509 S. Trunk Road. For kids ages 6-18. Biking is on Wednesdays, hiking is on Saturdays. Locations will vary. Individual $20, family $40. (982-7553, www.vmbah.org)
Yoga in the Garden, 6:15 p.m., Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Bring your own yoga mats and blocks. $8 per person, plus $5 garden entry fee. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)
THURSDAY
Far North Soccer Tournament, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, The Bunker at Kincaid Park, 9041 W. Raspberry Road. Organized by Anchorage Youth Soccer Club, teams from around the state will compete with boys and girls from ages 8-19. Come join the fun. Free. (561-4625, www.anchorageyouthsoccer.org)
Family Bike Safari, 6-8 p.m., Goose Lake Park, 2811 UAA Drive. Explore some of Anchorage's most beautiful parks by bike through treasure hunting, letterboxing and scavenger hunts. Meet at Goose Lake between 6-7 p.m. to receive instructions. For families of all ages. $5 per family. (343-4130, www.muni.org/parks)
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., McHugh Trailhead, Mile 112 Seward Highway. A challenging hike. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
FRIDAY
Little Explorer's Wilderness Survival Camp, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Meadow Lakes Senior Housing, 1012 N. Kim Drive, Wasilla. A hands-on program with fun activities to introduce young children to basic survival skills that all Alaskan children should know. Activities include shelter building, first aid, water safety, flora/fauna, navigation and more. For ages 4-8. $25 for one day or $40 for Friday and Aug. 8. (376-2898, www.naoiak.org)
SATURDAY
Wild Salmon On Parade Walk, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. The Anchorage Volkssports Club is sponsoring a 5-K and 10-K walk starting from The Anchorage Museum between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and finishing no later than 3:30 p.m. A group start begins at 11 a.m. The route will take you by a series of Salmon Plaques and displays. Free, $3 to stamp your IVV book. (301-0122)
Sterling Gun Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sterling Senior Center, 34453 Sterling Highway. Admission is $5 and all proceeds go to benefit the Sterling Senior Center. In addition, a Taurus Judge 45/410 revolver will be raffled off. (262-6808)
Alaska Men's Run, 10 a.m., Anchorage Football Stadium, E. 16th Ave. Five mile run/Two mile walk for prostate and testicular cancer. Entry fee $35, $45 day of race. Registration and bib pick up is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the University Center. Open to men, women and children. (622-9243, www.alaskamensrun.com)
Moose Nugget Regatta, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Newcomb Park on Wasilla Lake. Sponsored by the Anchorage Rowing Association, the regatta features 1,000 meter sprints open to all teams and individuals. Close to 100 adults and juniors from Southcentral Alaska are expected to compete. More than 20 races are scheduled. Warmups are at 9:30 a.m. and races start every 10 minutes, starting at 10 a.m. Racers may compete in up to four events and will earn medals for first place finishes. (www.anchoragerowing.com/moosenuggetnew.html; moosenugget@anchoragerowing.com)
SUNDAY
Guided Wildflower Walk, 11 a.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Join naturalist Ute Olsson for a 3 mile walk along the Albert Loop Trail to explore July wildflowers. Limited to the first 20 people who call to register. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Ask The Naturalist, 1:30-4 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A staff naturalist will be stationed at the large viewing deck, a 1/2 mile walk on the Rodak Nature Trail, to answers questions about Alaska animals, plants, and more. A telescope will be set up and loaner binoculars available. Free; parking is $5 for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Identifying Willows, 5 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Dominique Collet will teach this workshop in the yurt with an outdoor component. Be prepared to walk 1 mile to identify different species of willows. Limited to the first 20 people, ages 16 and up, who register and pay. $20, $5 parking for non-members (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Southbound Shorebirds, 8 a.m., Westchester Lagoon parking lot. A high tide will allow for close up viewing along the Coastal Trail of migrant shorebirds. Rarities such as Caspian tern, Thayer's gull, Red-throated loon, and Ruddy turnstone have been seen on the tideflats. Sponsored by the Anchorage Audubon Society. Free. (www.anchorageaudubon.org)
MONDAY
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Bicentennial Park: Smoke Jumper Trailhead, Elmore Road . Monday outings are for beginners and families. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
COMING UP
On-Location Photography Workshop, July 22-24, Retired Anchorage Daily News photographer Jim Lavrakas will show students how to make the best of outdoor locations and natural lighting to make dramatic and emotive portraits. The workshop includes instruction, water taxi transportation from Homer, meals, rustic accommodations in large, platform wall tents, and trips to Seldovia and Red Mountain. Participants will need their own digital camera, flash attachment, a wide angle and telephoto lens and/or a zoom that covers that range. $385. (235-3633, www.lavrakas.com/editorial/port/index.htm)
Subway Tri-Harder-Thon, 11 a.m. July 23, Seward Parks & Recreation, 519 Fourth Ave., Seward. A 5 mile kayak on Kenai Lake, 6.3 mile trail run along Primrose/Grayling Lake Trail and 18.6 mile bike from mile 13.2 out to Nash Road. $100-$125. (224-4054, www.cityofseward.us)
Youth Wilderness Survival Challenge Camp, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25-26, Fox Run Lodge, 4466 S. Glenn Highway. Learn and practice wilderness survival skills, shelter building, fire starting, wilderness first aid, navigation, water safety, flora/fauna, knots, and more. An interactive workshop aimed at teaching survival skills geared towards all outdoor enthusiasts. For ages 11-17. $100. (376-2898, www.naoiak.org)
Fly-fishing class, July 30-31, The Murie Science and Learning Center, Denali National Park & Preserve. A two-day hands-on exploration of fly tackle, casting, fly fishing in local waters, and more. An indoor classroom portion on Saturday morning will be accompanied by river and lakeside instruction. Participants must provide their own current State of Alaska Sport Fishing license, waders, sleeping bag and field clothing. Fly fishing tackle will be available for use. Online registration is available at www.murieslc.org by July 22. (683-1269, courses@murieslc.org)
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