Life
Kasilof dipnet opens, fish counts still low
The Kasilof River personal-use dipnet is open, and fishermen are trying out their nets for sockeye with some…
Life
Where the coho go: Study shows river systems behave like financial investments—diverse portfolios get better returns
Turns out finance and salmon survival have something in common: the importance of diversification.
Arts & Entertainment
Goat yoga comes to the Peninsula
Amber Harrison had few expectations when she laid down her yoga mat at the Palmer Fairgrounds last year.…
Life
Estuaries on the Kenai Peninsula are special places
Growing up in Homer was an experience that I am incredibly happy to have had. From playing outside…
Life
Tsalteshi Sprockets teach youth cycling
The present day cycling scene on the peninsula is undoubtedly strong, as evidenced by the numbers of bikers…
Life
Tsalteshi Sprockets teach youth cycling
The present day cycling scene on the peninsula is undoubtedly strong, as evidenced by the numbers of bikers…
Life
Estuaries on the Kenai Peninsula are special places
Growing up in Homer was an experience that I am incredibly happy to have had. From playing outside…
Life
Tangled up in blue: A tourist in your own town
There are four negative reviews for Kenai Fjords National Park on TripAdvisor. The first is a reviewer from…
Life
The mystery of agates
Almost everyone I know likes to search for agates along our Cook Inlet beaches. Some folks have a…
News
With limited king fishing, try the Russian, lake angling
Fishing is somewhat limited on the western Kenai Peninsula streams right now, but there are opportunities on lakes…
Life
Hunting for fish in Alaska’s steelhead-bearing rivers and streams
For most people, steelhead — sea-run rainbow trout — are “the fish of 10,000 casts.” To catch them,…
Life
Salmon fishing opportunities limited on peninsula, Russian River to open
Anglers on the Kenai Peninsula are a little limited on options right now, particularly for salmon. With king…
Life
A hint of wilderness
The trails crew leaders call part of the Cottonwood Creek Trail “the Enchanted Forest.” I could immediately see…
Life
Being bear aware and sustaining a wild lifestyle
Most Alaskans treasure the wild lifestyle we lead, living side-by-side with wildlife. I know I do. On any…
Life
Polar Connections: Life on and under the ice
I stood on the deck of the USHUAIA in late February as we moved south through the Gerlache…
Life
Tangled up in Blue: Remember the Alamo
One of my favorite photos of myself was taken by a kind, Southern stranger outside of the Alamo.…
Life
International Day for Biological Diversity
Unbeknownst to most folks, this past Tuesday was the International Day for Biological Diversity. The United Nations declared…
Life
Kenai Watershed Forum Summer Camp takes it more outside
The Kenai Watershed Forum Summer Camp is taking it outside. Or even more outside. Joseph Robertia is taking…
News
The joy of the fight
Terry Umatum of Anchorage takes a deep breath after landing his Anchor River king salmon on Saturday, May…
Life
Why I like devil’s club
If your only interactions with devil’s club have involved needle-sharp prickles poking into your legs, arms or hands,…