The Blue Tarp

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Season 3, Episode 4: Women Aviators May 02, 2022

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. On this episode, we’re going to hear what it means to be a woman in a community that is often viewed as being rather male dominated. Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer, there's room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.

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Season 3, Episode 3: Air Taxis in the Susitna Valley Apr 16, 2022

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. On this episode, we’re going to begin our look at local air services and the various roles that women have played in making aviation in the area what it is today. Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.

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Season 3, Episode 2: Flying in the Susitna Valley Apr 02, 2022

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. For this season, we’re focusing on aviation in the area, particularly the stories told by and about women in the field. The first episode of season three was less focused on the Susitna Valley than usual, but we felt it necessary to provide some context as to how a large influx of women got into aviation in the first half of the twentieth century. For this episode, we’re going to bring things back to the Northern Valley and talk about both the early days of aviation in the area and what it means to fly in this special place. As always, whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.

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Season 3, Episode 1: Women in Alaska Aviation History Mar 19, 2022

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Thank you for listening to this episode, which marks the beginning of our third season, which will focus on women in aviation.

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Season 2, Episode 8: Green Light Circus and Complexities of Love Jul 17, 2021

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. As we wrap up our second season focused on events in the Northern Susitna Valley, we are coming back to Talkeetna. Specifically to the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar just off Main Street to hear about when the circus comes to town and how complex love can be. Whether you’re an oldtimer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.

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Season 2, Episode 7: Trapper Creek Festivals Jul 03, 2021

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. This season, we’ve been looking at events in the area, and today we’ll be focusing on two annual festivals across the river from Talkeetna in Trapper Creek. If you’re looking for summer fun, or if you want to cure winter cabin fever, these events have you covered. Whether you’re an old timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.

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Season 2, Episode 6: Susitna Valley Mushing May 28, 2021

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Today, we’ll hear about Alaska’s state sport, dog mushing, and how mushing events have played a role in life in the area. Mushing races can be as short as a few miles or as long as a thousand. We’ll cover the whole range in the next half hour. Whether you’re an old timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.

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Season 2, Episode 5: Oosik Classic May 15, 2021

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. This season has been focused on events unique to the area. Today, we’re looking at another annual gathering that brings hundreds of people to Talkeetna each March. In most years, it is a reminder that Spring is right around the corner, and in 2020, its cancelation served as one of the first indicators of how significant the COVID-19 pandemic would be for life in the area. Join us as we hear about the Oosik Classic Ski Race and Tour. Remember, whether you’re an oldtimer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.

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Season 2, Episode 4: Miner's Day Apr 30, 2021

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Today, we’re exploring another festival from Talkeetna’s recent past, Miner’s Day. It’s another example of the sort of celebration that took place before large-scale tourism moved into the area, and just like Moose Dropping in Episode 3, elements of it continue through to today. Join us as we take a closer look at the Miner’s Day festival.

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Season 2, Episode 3: Moose Dropping Festival Apr 17, 2021

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This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Today, we’re looking at an event...or rather two events with very similar names and themes having to do with...moose excrement. Come along as we hear about the Moose Dropping Festival...not to be confused with the Moose Drop. Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer, there’s room under The Blue Tarp for everyone.

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