The Blue Tarp - Season 4
The Blue Tarp covers the stories of the people and places of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley. From old-timers to newcomers, there’s room for everyone under the Blue Tarp.
Seasons 1-3 are also available to stream here.
Episode 8: Growing Up Here
This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. This is the last episode of our fourth season, which we have … Growing Up Here
Episode 7: Up The Tracks
This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Today, we’ll hear stories from people for whom even Talkeetna was too … Up The Tracks
Episode 6: Homesteaders
This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Today, we’ll hear about people who came to the area to live … Homesteaders
Episode 5: Oldtimers
This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. So far in this season about arrivals in the Susitna Valley, we … Oldtimers
Episode 4: Just Visiting, Part 2
This is The Blue Tarp, stories from Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of stories from locals who … Just Visiting, Part 2
Episode 3: Just Visiting Part 1
This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Our fourth season is focusing on Northern Valley origin stories, how people … Just Visiting Part 1
Episode 2: Newcomers
This is The Blue Tarp, stories of Alaska’s Northern Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Our fourth season is focusing on Northern Valley origin stories, how people … Newcomers
Episode 1: Susitna Valley Origins
This is the Blue Tarp, stories from the Susitna Valley as told by those who lived them. Our fourth season focuses on Susitna Valley origin stories. Everyone who lives here … Susitna Valley Origins
The Blue Tarp is a production of Talkeetna Community Radio, Inc. and KTNA, Talkeetna. It is produced in partnership with the Talkeetna Historical Society.
Season 4 of The Blue Tarp is sponsored by:
- Alaska Wild Harvest
- Aurora Dora Gallery
- Mahay’s Jetboat Adventures
- Shirley’s Burger Barn
- Talkeetna Air Taxi
- Talkeetna Cabins
- Talkeetna Trip
- The Sheldon Family
Season 4 of The Blue Tarp is supported in part by Pam Robinson and Roger Robinson. The Blue Tarp is also supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
If you’d like to be part of sharing stories of the northern Susitna Valley, consider sponsoring The Blue Tarp. Find out how to support the show at ktna.org or contact (907) 733-1700 or supportKTNA@ktna.org.
We would like to give a special thanks to the members of The Blue Tarp’s Editorial Board: Trisha Costello, Sue Deyoe, Shoo Salasky, Cici Schoenberger, Corinne Smith, and Holly Stinson.
The Blue Tarp theme was written and performed by Larry Zarella. Other music included in The Blue Tarp episodes was written and performed by Doug Geeting, Larry Zarella, Debra Wessler, and Steve Durr.
