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Refuge Notebook: You never know who will walk through the door
You never know who will walk through the door at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. I…
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An Outdoor View: Changes are afoot
“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe when the Legislature is in session.” — Lawyer, politician and…
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A day fit for kings
The 2016 Winter King Salmon Tournament champion, Eric Holland, only told the crowd during the Saturday evening awards…
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Refuge Notebook: Agencies work together to study Kenai moose
Moose continue to be one of the most valuable species that reside on the Kenai Peninsula. They trigger…
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Depend on it
Every song I’ve ever heard apparently is stored somewhere in my memory. I’ll be busy doing something, and…
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Refuge Notebook: Structure resulting from motion
When Alaskans travel, we commonly run into people we know in far-away obscure places. Instead of running into…
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Refuge Notebook: How prior fuel treatments helped manage the 2015 Card Street Fire
On June 17, 2015 the Card Street Fire, fueled by strong westerly winds and very hot and dry…
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An Outdoor View: The Trump Wall
On June 16, 2015, at Trump Tower in New York, Donald Trump proclaimed his intention to be president,…
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Are last season’s saved seeds still viable? Test them
If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and…
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‘The only sexy thing on the hill’: Ski resorts add terrain parks
BOGUS BASIN, Idaho — Corey McDonald was a Boise skateboarder 30 years ago when videos of snowboarders inspired…
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Kumquat: an unusual potted citrus bearing edible fruit
Cold and snowy winters agree with me just fine. Still, as a northern gardener, my mouth waters and…
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Snow biking inspires new winter trail options
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Snowshoers and snow bikers appear to be forging a relationship that could expand the…
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Refuge Notebook: Why do bears wake up in winter?
Last week, during yet another winter meltdown on the Kenai Peninsula, I heard three stories about bears on…
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An Outdoor View: Dead people
As I lurch and groan through the so-called golden years, I find myself thinking more and more about…
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Refuge Notebook: Tinder fungus, the Ice Man and amadou
A couple of years ago I was given a remarkable, beautiful hat by my friend Dominique Collet. This…
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An Outdoor View: Uncertainty
Uncertainty is the natural order of things. In fishing, it’s often the only thing you can count on.…
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Pingpong-tennis combo continues to expand popularity
Before every serve in a game of pickleball, Juanita Owens called to Tony Kaser to ask what the…
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Edible landscaping can yield color, wildlife habitat, food
Why bother mowing thirsty lawns when you can grow edibles? Replace those sorry-looking patches of grass around trees,…
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An Outdoor View: Global warming
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of hearing bad news about global warming. To hear it,…
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Trail magic: Kenai couple experiences Appalachian Trail
Tom and Mary Rhyner of Kenai have been on this earth long enough to know what is important…