Anchorage Daily News

Has the economy got you tightening your purse strings? Do thoughts of a vacation seem like a dream? Then try a "Staycation." Anchorage is filled with fun, economical places to play. Enjoy the sun in your own backyard.

www.alaskazoo.org It's spring in Alaska and you know what that means ... babies at the zoo! The newly renovated Alaska Zoo is the perfect place to spend an afternoon communing with furry friends.

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The trails at the Alaska Botanical Gardens are filled with the sweet smells of summer and are perfect for bird watching, photography, reading, painting and long sighs ... ahhhh.

www.trailsofanchorage.com

The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail, the Campbell Creek Greenbelt and the Ship Creek Trail, all in Anchorage, provide hours of leisurely walking for you, your pets and family.

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The Anchorage Glacier Pilots kick off their 40th season of baseball May 31 with a barbecue at Kincaid Chalet. $100 gets you a season pass for two, tickets to the barbecue and a chance at over $15,000 in prizes.

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 "Scratch an early bedtime off your to-do list and prepare to wake up early! With Anchorage's extended summer daylight hours, outdoor enthusiasts pack in a lot of adventure." --www.anchorage.net

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