Memorial weekend is just around the corner and while these cooler temperatures might suggest otherwise, right behind it is spring and then, summer! If you need evidence of the seasonal transition, look no further than the shops, stores, restaurants, food trucks and campgrounds already open on the Spit. Get out there and enjoy it while it’s still quiet and then take in the other happenings in and around town. Check out these Best Bets for all the entertainment, education, and inspiration you need while we wait for the sun and seasonal fun to come!
Holy spectacular spring! Between the sweet sounds of the Sandhill Cranes returning, the spectacular views of the Northern Lights dancing, the pungent smell of mud and leaves decaying, and blades of grass, rhubarb bulbs, and the first flowers of the season bursting upward, the Betster is in sensory overload. Is the snow behind us? Who knows. Is summer catapulting towards us? Absolutely! When you need a break from ogling the skies and planning your garden, check out these Best Bets for fun, educational, and entertaining events and activities for the whole family.
“Don’t like the weather in Alaska? Wait five minutes!” That’s the old joke that pretty accurately describes the last couple of weeks here in Homer. It’s spring. No, winter. No, spring. No, winter. Have no fear, the Betster is here to reassure you that warmer weather and longer daylight hours are on their way, and with them the return of the sandhill cranes, opportunities for fiddlehead and stinging nettle foraging, and dusting off your gardening tools. In the meantime, there’s no shortage of activities to keep you informed and entertained. Just check out these Best Bets!