President Obama Addresses the GLACIER Conference

9:0 EDT: President Obama Addresses the GLACIER Conference

Welcome to Alaska, Mr President

Founding member of Fairbanks Native Association Poldine Carlo wipes away a tear after meeting the President in Anchorage – and then sings a song about Denali

A President For All

Today we’re returning Mount McKinley to its native name - Denali, a step to reflect the heritage of Alaska Natives. pic.twitter.com/WyzQImKymX

— President Obama (@POTUS44) August 31, 2015

The President Of The Cool

President Obama will tape an episode of "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" while in Alaska, to air later this year, NBC says.

— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) August 31, 2015

Some further details from NBC on Obama's appearance on "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" pic.twitter.com/1bKc2r0tSY

— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) August 31, 2015

Early Bird Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Barack Obama greets troops after delivering remarks at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, Aug. 31, 2012. The President traveled to Fort Bliss to mark the two-year anniversary of the end of America’s combat mission in Iraq (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today

10:25 ET: The President departs the White House

1:40 AKT: Arrives Anchorage, Alaska

3:15 AKT: Participates in a roundtable with Alaska Natives

5:0 AKT: Addresses a conference on the environment in the Arctic

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MoooOOOooorning – this is a scheduled post, back in a bit to say hello