The Spit was rockin’ last weekend
How does the Mount Marathon Race stay local? That was the question in the minds of many people I talked to about a new rule… Continue reading
Alaska’s short, sweet summer is usually in full swing by the time you really notice it. “Better hurry and enjoy it,” the fireweed says as… Continue reading
Southern Peninsula fishing reports and updates for the week of June 28
The closure will allow extensive construction work to take place
It has been a while since I have been up close and personal with a bear. It happened quickly. I was distracted while walking along… Continue reading
There really only seem to be two seasons in Alaska: winter season and construction season. On the Kenai Peninsula this summer, we’ve all been delayed… Continue reading
It’s hard to tell what’s worse: thieving seals or *%$@#0# snaggers
You know how you’ve done something so long and so often it becomes routine, and yet it still can amaze you? Traveling to Anchorage and… Continue reading
Special note from Kris Inman, refuge supervisory wildlife biologist: From time to time, we look back at previous articles, and this article stood out at… Continue reading
It’s time now to take and look at the fishing report for the week of June 14, 2022
Maybe it’s the sunshine or maybe it’s the revival of activities that were shuttered during COVID, but the peninsula is feeling brighter and more bustling… Continue reading
What comes to mind when you think of bears? Smokey? Losing the playoffs? What about teeth? Whether you’re hunting, fishing, hiking or just outside taking… Continue reading
Kings starting to dribble in at the fishin’ hole
This past weekend I participated in the Summer Hummingbird Days event hosted by the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. It was a great event focusing on… Continue reading
On May 11 this year, just past 8 a.m., the day started cold
If you live in Southcentral Alaska, there’s a good chance you’ve driven or hiked through the 2019 Swan Lake Fire. If you’re like me, maybe… Continue reading
Look to Ninilchik River for best hatchery chinooks
I did not fully appreciate the recent history of the Kenai River and surrounding watershed until I read Shana Loushbaugh’s thesis, “The history of land… Continue reading
Working in journalism is draining for a lot of reasons. We’re constantly taking meetings and phone calls, trying to produce multiple stories per day, and… Continue reading