Nome’s Polar Plunge: Braving the Chilly Waters of the Midnight Sun Weekend

Starting at two o’ clock on the dot, Nome residents and visitors ran from sand to sea to partake in this year’s Polar Plunge. The annual event is held on the weekend of Midnight Sun, the first after the summer solstice.  Just before running into the 41 degree water the plungers were reminded of the […]

Patrick Landback Wins Gold Dust Dash 5k Race

Waves crashed just feet away as a row of runners lined up on Nome’s East End Beach. Veronica Perez, a Summercise Intern for Norton Sound Health Corporation, announced to the 35 competitors of the Gold Dust Dash that it was time to get ready to race.  “Ladies and gentleman, start your engines. On your marks, […]

A Warm Nome Welcome: First Cruise Ship Brings Energy, Culture, and Commerce

Every corner of downtown Nome was buzzing with energy Friday as passengers from the first cruise of the season toured the town. The visitors stopped by Nome on the 11th day of their 28 day cruise.  Terry Sebren decided to take Holland America’s Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice Cruise over a year ago along with his […]