I recently got a call from a friend that is a typical call we receive when living in places like…
For many, summer in Alaska is signified by lupine in full bloom and the bugs coming out in force. The…
Thinking back to my childhood days in Alaska, I don’t recall wildfires being a regular occurrence. I’ve learned that I…
The northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is somewhat of an enigma to the Kenai Peninsula. While it has an established…
The northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is somewhat of an enigma to the Kenai Peninsula. While it has an established…
Not to be confused with the more noticeable surface whirligig beetles that swim in a circle, predaceous diving beetles will most often be under the water tension.
Fluffs of shiny black fur, russet red velvety noses, bright yellow mouths open wide.
This year has been one for the books. Many of us had to change and adapt the way we function…
I don’t know about you, but public lands play an important role in my life. They are where I learned…
Alaska’s mountains and glaciers are beautiful to observe, and many of us enjoy summertime hikes and backpacking among the peaks….
If you spend any time in the backcountry it’s bound to happen: an ankle sprain halfway into a day hike,…
The cross-country ski trails adjacent to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center at the top of Ski…
Sea stars are a keystone species. As a top predator, they can restructure intertidal communities. For example, by feeding on…
