On Friday, we’ll have some big visitors to the Great Land, that being President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. I’d love to be a fly on the wall for that meeting. Stay tuned to RedState for more on that big meeting as it develops. Heck, this is liable to be the most exciting thing that happens in Alaska this summer.

Well, maybe not. We’ll see.

In the meantime, life in the Great Land goes on. Alaska’s biggest city, home to around half the state’s residents, has many of the usual problems of America’s major cities at the moment. But Anchorage also has some uniquely Alaskan problems. Here’s one: Some hiking trails around Anchorage are closing temporarily. Why? Bears.

Several East Anchorage trails are indefinitely closed due to increased bear activity, officials announced Tuesday.

The closures impact about 2.5 miles of popular biking, running and walking trails in Far North Bicentennial Park and the Campbell Tract, including the Rover’s Run, Viewpoint and Salmon Run trails.

Cory Stantorf, a biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, said the decision came after trail users reported more run-ins with bears around Campbell Creek, though none resulted in injuries.

“Between the increase in salmon numbers, the increase in bear activities and, on top of that, we've had two bluff charges involving brown bears and trail users — it warranted that trail being closed for public safety,” he said.

Stantorf said it isn’t uncommon for bear activity to increase around salmon streams in late summer. But, this year, higher salmon numbers are generating more bear activity, and increasing the chance for negative encounters.

“In general, brown bears do defend food sources and cubs from people,” Stantorf said, “and that's where we start seeing the interactions, where brown bears make contact with people.”

Bears will protect their favorite fishing spots. They fight among themselves for favored fishing spots, and injuries even among these big, tough animals are not uncommon.

Now, imagine yourself being on the receiving end of one of those 500-pound meat missiles.

Alaska Man score: 5 moose nuggets for good advice. It’s not safe to be around brown bears when they have a food source to defend, because defend it they will, and with gusto.

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Now then, here’s a fun thing; Anchorage will see the Summer of Rock Show.

Anchorage will be rocking this weekend as Alpine Music Studios and Hilltop Ski Area team up for the annual Summer of Rock Show — an energetic celebration of music, community, and local talent.

The event showcases students who have spent the summer living out their rock-and-roll dreams, learning not just how to play music, but also leadership, teamwork, performance skills, and how to truly own the stage.

Friends, family, and community members are encouraged to come out, enjoy the music, and support these hardworking young performers. Organizers say the stage will be covered, but the patio will be open to the elements, so attendees should dress for the weather and plan to stay for the full show.

This is a fun opportunity for these local kids, and who knows? Some of them may hit the big time. Whether they do or not, making music is always worthwhile.

Alaska Man score: 5 moose nuggets. Good for these young people.

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Now, then, let’s ride out and look at some green energy shenanigans.

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