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Learning the ropes on the Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program
It’s a sunny day in May 2020 at the Crane Flat Helibase. Myself and four other “rookie” (new)…
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Out of the Office: Back in rhythm
At the beginning of February, I began reading “If Beale Street Could Talk” by James Baldwin.
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Refuge Notebook: Protecting Alaska from invasive species: A common goal near and far
Many regard Alaska for its wild and free landscapes and its importance to fish, wildlife, plants and people.…
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Refuge offering spring break walks for kids
Guided walks will be held daily for those 8 years and older from Tuesday through Saturday of next…
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Refuge Notebook: A mother’s work is never done
Bird nerd, bird geek and bird brain are just a few of the accolades I have acquired over…
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Out of the Office: Falling in love with Diamond Ridge and winter
Since winter lasts from October to May on Diamond Ridge, you’d better love winter.
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Refuge Notebook: Winter camping and ice fishing on the refuge
When people think of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, chances are the first thing that comes to mind…
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Out of the Office: It’s all about ‘give and take’
My fiance and I on Monday celebrated our third Valentine’s Day together with a trip to city hall.
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Refuge Notebook: Woodpecker doppelgangers
I was listening to the distinct sound of a woodpecker drumming a few days ago and caught a…
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Out of the Office: Catching COVID
I caught COVID a couple of weeks ago and it sucked. I’m not sure how I was exposed,…
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Refuge Notebook: Introduction to David Spencer, 1st manager of Kenai National Moose Range
In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Kenai National Moose Range. Today this nearly 2-million-acre tract of…
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Out of the Office: Best ski of the year
Memory is strongly tied to place. That’s why I can never take the ski from Arc Lake to…
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Refuge Notebook: Forest regeneration efforts benefit moose on wildlife refuge
From time to time, we reshare past Refuge Notebook articles. We selected this article as part of our…
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Out of the Office: Furry friend
Adventuring in Alaska has been much better with my fur buddy.
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Refuge Notebook: Names of living things have much to say
As we at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge seek to know about the living things that call this…
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Fill out the squares of the Alaska Adventure Bingo Card
Moose, bears, sled dogs wolves, whales oh my: Alaska offers many adventures to check off.
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Refuge Notebook: Blessed to live the Alaska dream
Note: In celebration of the Refuge’s 80th year, the Refuge Notebook articles will periodically feature stories from past…
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Out of the Office: Sticking to New Year’s resolution
I’m still trying to find out where I belong in Homer.
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Out of Office: Chasing sunshine
The winter solstice fell on a beautiful Tuesday last month. I woke up to flickers of sunshine peeking…