With more than 3 million natural lakes in Alaska, the state is a kaleidoscope of freshwater blue. Their diversity is astounding ― lakes may be… Continue reading
The East Loop will be closed — projected to be reopened at noon on Aug. 4
Anglers and bears spend more time on the river as the first run of salmon makes its way upstream. While the rivers and tributaries offer… Continue reading
I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter recently about how difficult it is, and how deliberate one must be, about spending time with friends or… Continue reading
I’m sure you’ve all looked back at your lives at some point, thought back on decisions, be it with regret or gratitude, and recognized that… Continue reading
Guided Discovery Hikes are scheduled for every Friday and Saturday from June 21 to Aug. 30
There’s a buzz in the air. It’s the charged energy of early summertime in Alaska. It’s the murmur of fishermen counting their tackle. It’s the… Continue reading
Visitors should check the park website for updated conditions and ensure they are prepared before visiting the area
Like a lot of people who do what they love, I can remember the moment I decided I wanted to become a journalist. It was… Continue reading
For my family, as for many people on the Kenai Peninsula, growing and harvesting food is a regular part of our lives. We garden, we… Continue reading
Sometimes I forget how I got to be this way. That point was driven home by a few trips to the Midwest this winter. The… Continue reading
Sunday, I photographed some caribou close to my home. As I photographed them, a couple looked curiously at me, but they didn’t seem particularly interested… Continue reading
I have always found the arrival of spring to be championed by the first sightings of geese at the Kenai and Kasilof Flats
It’s been a while since I’ve attended a good-old-fashioned social event — albeit this one was technically still for work. Being part of the Homer… Continue reading
Most people do not think about wildfires during the winter months, but the fire management program at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is hard at… Continue reading
It was kind of happenstance that I spent the last month living and working in Juneau. I’d heard of the Alaska Center for Excellence in… Continue reading
The campground is expected to reopen on June 2
Streams that baby salmon live in provide shelter from predators, food and conditions for optimal growth
Peninsula ice racers continue winter tradition
Applications are due March 4
