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. Parents and kids are invited to learn the trail systems around Anchorage. $5 per family. (343-4217, 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, muni.org/departments/parks)
Wilderness First Aid Course, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Fox Run Lodge, 4466 S. Glenn Highway. Many backcountry emergencies are preventable. Sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. Learn Wilderness First Aid Skills and get CPR certified. (376-2898, naoiak.org)
Discovery Tours, 12:15-2:15 p.m. daily, Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road. Join a trained tour guide for a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at polar bears, wolves, tigers and more. Free downtown shuttle service. No reservations needed. $15-$25. (346-2858, alaskazoo.org)
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 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)
Alaska Dirt Divas weekly ride, 7 p.m., Campbell Airstrip Trailhead, Campbell Airstrip Road, Far North Bicentennial Park. Ride of trails in the park, intermediate to advanced. Bring your mountain bike, a helmet and a teacup for post-ride refreshments. Free. (alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com)
THURSDAY
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Glen Alps Trailhead, Glen Alps Road. A challenging hike. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, alaska-outdoors.org)
FRIDAY
On-Location Photography Workshop, Friday-Sunday. 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, lavrakas.com)
SATURDAY
Ride for Life Alaska, 8 a.m., Carrs Huffman, 1501 E. Huffman Road. A 2-day cycling event from Anchorage to Seward to raise money for colorectal cancer screening.$60 registration fee, and minimum $250 donations. (351-3223, rideforlifealaska.org)
Fufodabo Beach Volleyball Alaska, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Springer Park, 3809 Arctic Blvd. Men, women and coed beach doubles tournament. $10. (677-0619, fufodabo.com)
Archery, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kincaid Park Annex Bunker and Archery Range, Raspberry Road. Certified instructors teach how to shoot a bow and arrowe. Limited equipment available for use. All skill levels are welcome. For ages 8 and older, accompanied by a parent. Free. (343-6397, muni.org/departments/parks)
Summer Family Fun Day, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Reflections Lake, Mile 30.6 Glenn Highway. Canoeing, rafting and kayaking. Watch retriever dogs demonstrate their skills starting at noon. Take a walk along the river and lake on the new trail and bring a picnic lunch. Free lemonade and cookies all day, provided by Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats. Canoes, rafts and kayaks provided by Mat-Su Parks & Recreation. (palmerhayflats.org/calendar.html, 357-8712)
Guided Family Friendly Hike, 11 a.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A 3-mile hike for families with children of all ages along the Albert Loop Trail. Strollers OK, trail may be rough in places. Bring water and a snack. Call to register. Free program; $5 non-member parking. (694-2108, ernc.org)
Junior Naturalist Compass Program, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Learn how to use compasses and maps in the wild on a 1-2 mile walk on the trail. Bring your compass, if you have one. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call to register. Free; $5 non-member parking. (694-2108, ernc.org)
Finish of Crow Pass Marathon, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Come and watch runners as they arrive after competing in a 24-mile race from Girdwood over Crow Pass. Free. (694-2108, ernc.org)
MONDAY
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Kincaid Park Chalet, Raspberry Road. Monday outings are for beginners and families. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, alaska-outdoors.org)
COMING UP
The Science of Fly Fishing, July 30-31, Murie Science and Learning Center, Denali National Park & Preserve. Take a holistic approach to fishing by learning about stream ecology and fish habitat in addition to flies and casting. $290. (alaskageographic.org, 1-907-683-1269)
Predators and Prey, August 5-7, Murie Science and Learning Center, Denali National Park & Preserve. Spend the weekend with biologist Ken Whitten examining the fascinating dynamics between the meat-eaters and the plant-eaters. $330. (www.alaskageographic.org, 1-907-683-1269)
Introduction to Sea Kayak Camping, Aug. 6-8 , 9 a.m., Kenai Lake, Cooper Landing. Learn how to do over-night sea kayak trips, trip planning, equipment selection, boat packing, and traveling as a group. Sea kayaking gear and Kokatat dry suits provided. You provide camping gear and food. $310 for 2 days, $412 for 3 days. (235-2090, alaskakayakschool.com)
Wilderness Survival Challenge, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 6, Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Learn and practice wilderness survival skills, from shelter building, fire starting, first aid, water safety and more. This outdoor training provides useful information on various survival skills. $50. (376-2898, naoiak.org)
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