Rundown of show order and description of stories for May 15, 2004

*due to memory constraints, we are unable to offer stories individually. Please download entire program from archives page

Intro/News/Credits

1. UnSavvy Tourists. A look at the mistakes people make about
Alaska and the silly questions they ask. Wrap.

2. Lende Commentary. Heather Lende has found tourists are useful
for more than just the summer income: they remind her how lucky she is.


3. Maritime Refuge. A tour of the new Islands and Oceans center in
Homer, celebrating the country largest maritime refuge. Pkg/Ellen Lockyer.


Break #1

4. Petersburg Tourism. While many SouthEast communities rely on
cruise ship tourism, Petersburg is trying to draw independent travelers.

5. Little Norway two-way. Interview with organizer of Petersburg
annual festival honoring the town's Norwegian heritage.

6. Commercial Fish Open. The Copper River commercial salmon fishery
opens Monday, it's a much anticipated event. Host Wrap/Ellen Lockyer.

7. Nome Trees. Arbor Day is Monday; in some parts of the state,
having a tree in your yard takes a good deal of work - and is worthy of mention. Pkg/Len Anderson.

Break #2

8. Inventeam. A group of East High seniors is trying to get their
remote control avalanche safety helicopter off the ground. Pkg/Jessica Cochran.

9. Calendar of Events.

10. Bicycle Race. Some tourists come to Alaska in the off-season,
with specific goals - like this duo who wanted to hold an arctic bicycle race. Pkg/Earl Finkler.

11. Singing Fishermen. Butch Leman sings and fishes out of
Ninilchik- says he won't give up either of them to pursue the other full time. Pkg/Ellen Lockyer.


Close/Credits