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Refuge notebook: Beauty doesn’t boast
Beautiful things don’t ask for attention, and I think that can be said about the Kenai National Wildlife…
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Out of the Office: Bitter patience for sweet fruit
The last time I wrote for this column, I was digging raspberry plants out of my friend’s backyard.
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Russian River Campground to close Aug. 15
The ongoing effort is for reconstruction of a section of Russian River Campground Road
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North Peninsula Recreation Service Area celebrates 50 years
The service area was established in 1974, with the Nikiski Pool being built and opened in 1975
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Refuge Notebook: The big deal about Big Lake — A collaborative conservation success
With more than 3 million natural lakes in Alaska, the state is a kaleidoscope of freshwater blue. Their…
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Areas of Lower Skilak Campground to close for repair starting Monday
The East Loop will be closed — projected to be reopened at noon on Aug. 4
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Refuge Notebook: Fishing with bears
Anglers and bears spend more time on the river as the first run of salmon makes its way…
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Out of the Office: Forget not the little joys in life
I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter recently about how difficult it is, and how deliberate one must…
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Refuge Notebook: The futures ahead
I’m sure you’ve all looked back at your lives at some point, thought back on decisions, be it…
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Refuge readies for another season of Guided Discovery Hikes
Guided Discovery Hikes are scheduled for every Friday and Saturday from June 21 to Aug. 30
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Refuge Notebook: Loon calls, campfire s’mores and prebooked campsites herald summer on refuge
There’s a buzz in the air. It’s the charged energy of early summertime in Alaska. It’s the murmur…
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Exit Glacier reopened for summer, snow and bears reported
Visitors should check the park website for updated conditions and ensure they are prepared before visiting the area
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Out of the Office: Next chapter
Like a lot of people who do what they love, I can remember the moment I decided I…
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Refuge Notebook: I love beach lovage
For my family, as for many people on the Kenai Peninsula, growing and harvesting food is a regular…
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Refuge Notebook: Has spring sprung?
I have always found the arrival of spring to be championed by the first sightings of geese at…
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Out of the Office: Good gathering, good vibes
It’s been a while since I’ve attended a good-old-fashioned social event — albeit this one was technically still…