After 24 days, 7 hours and 24 minutes, Jill Homer leaned against an international border gate near Antelope Wells, N.M.

Cruising around by the Glacier Visitor Center is almost always interesting, even without the big, furry, charismatic beasts that climb the cottonwoods to eat catkins in the spring, or splash around in the creek after salmon in late summer and fall.

HOMER – For many people, a trip to Kachemak Bay State Park is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to relax and enjoy the incredible scenery and wildlife in the hidden hills across the bay.

A celebration of life for Roger Hulse, 49, a longtime Alaska and Juneau resident who died of natural causes on Dec. 29, 2008, is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at at Savikko Park, shelter 2, at Sandy Beach.

Local runners compete Saturday in the McDowell Group Governor’s Cup 5k race through downtown Juneau. Full results will be posted in Friday’s paper.

A beautiful afternoon, lots of whales, good food, and great company were had by all those who boarded the MV St. Nicholas for the Hospice and Home Care of Juneau whale watch cruise on May 30.

Rebecca Rozell and Brady Murray were married June 13, 2009, at Adlersheim Lodge in Juneau. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Mariah Rozell. The best man was the groom’s longtime friend, David Napier. The couple honeymooned in South Africa.

Amy McLeod, of Juneau, and Ben Pinney, of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., were married July 5, 2009, in Ouray, Colo.

Robyn Crumrine, of Juneau, and Ryan “Casey” Gunderson, of Hopkins, Minn., will marry at 2 p.m. July 25, 2009, at the Moose Lodge in Juneau, where a reception will follow.

Amanda Leigh Bergmann and Zachary Thomas Kohan, of Juneau, will marry at 3:30 p.m. July 25, 2009, at the Shrine of St. Therese. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. at Marlintini’s Lounge. Friends are openly welcome to come and help celebrate.