Alli Harvey

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Alli Harvey lives in Palmer and plays in Southcentral Alaska.

Visit Mat-Su, and you’ll get a taste of everything magic about Alaska

Drive less than an hour north of Anchorage and the landscape changes dramatically.

Alli Harvey April 21, 2024

Seeing Southcentral Alaska by river, lake and sea

By kayak, raft, paddleboard or glacier cruise, a view from the water is tough to beat.

Alli Harvey April 21, 2024

Upon a departure from Alaska, profound feelings of gratitude, amazement and inspiration

As outdoors columnist Alli Harvey prepares to leave the state, she ponders her introduction to Alaska and what feelings the site of the state’s flag produces in her.

Alli Harvey May 14, 2023
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Enjoying the era you’re in, even if you haven’t quite realized exactly what it is

Outdoors columnist Alli Harvey is feeling more introverted and less consumed with some of the things used to define her life.

Alli Harvey May 7, 2023

Starting a day with two words can set the tone and establish focus

For outdoors columnist Alli Harvey, starting her day with a two-word mantra has proven to be successful.

Alli Harvey April 29, 2023

Visit Mat-Su and get a taste of everything that’s magic about Alaska

From cute coffeeshops to majestic mountain peaks, there’s a lot to discover in the Valley.

Alli Harvey April 22, 2023

It’s different for each person, but sometimes the best medicine is an extra push

Sometimes forcing yourself into the discomfort zone can lead to real payoff in the end — as long as it’s the right move for you.

Alli Harvey April 16, 2023

Regaining a certain type of fitness can be as easy as retracing your steps

After an absence from long-distance running, outdoors columnist Alli Harvey eases back into it, and sees a path ahead.

Alli Harvey April 9, 2023

The joy of bagging it

An outdoor adventure doesn’t have to be a slog. And if it is, sometimes it’s OK to bail out early.

Alli Harvey April 2, 2023

Discomfort and unpredictability can be constant companions on outdoor excursions. But participating is almost always worth it.

Outdoors columnist Alli Harvey writes that while newness is almost always hard, activity is almost always rewarding.

Alli Harvey March 19, 2023
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