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Birds of Spring 2012

Snow geese land on the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Anchorage, Alaska. Snow geese migrate toward the Beaufort Sea coastal region in northern Alaska and Canada in spring. (Photo / Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News)

Resident and migratory birds are busy feeding, courting and preparing for nesting as spring arrives at thawing Westchester Lagoon, the Cook Inlet shoreline and other ponds and lakes around Anchorage.

Summer museum exhibits focus on Denali

May 1 will bring the start of general climbing season on Mount McKinley and the switch to summer hours at the Anchorage Museum. Yes, there's a connection. McKinley -- its history, gear and presence in art -- is the subject of several displays at the museum this summer.

PHOTOS: MUSK OX FARM

Spring babies out and about at Palmer farm

Twelve musk oxen have been born so far this season at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer. Staffers are busy combing the animals to gather qiviut, which will be made into hats and scarves by Oomingmak, a cooperative of craftspeople. The Musk Ox Farm officially opens for the season on Mother's Day, May 13. Mothers are admitted free to the annual open house.

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Summer museum exhibits focus on Denali

The view from near the top of Mount McKinley is on display in Ascent 20,320: Science on the Slopes of McKinley at the Anchorage Museum.

May 1 will bring the start of general climbing season on Mount McKinley and the switch to summer hours at the Anchorage Museum. Yes, there's a connection. McKinley -- its history, gear and presence in art -- is the subject of several displays at the museum this summer.

Go outside and play

Unforgettable outdoor activities are calling your name.

Clamming

While there are many beaches around Alaska to harvest different clams, none are more accessible than a set of beaches just a few hours south of Anchorage on the Sterling Highway on the Kenai Peninsula.

Photos: Razor clamming

River rafting