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Polar Dip 2015 – Slideshow

Hundreds of swimmers race from the sea during the 24th annual Polar Bear Dip at the Auke Village Recreation Area on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. See all the pictures: Slideshow | Polar Dip 2015 | Juneau Empire – Alaska’s Capital City Online Newspaper

On the Edge of the Arctic

I was just finishing up breakfast with Kevin Kellogg when Rick Osborn clomped into the Bettles Lodge dining room, patting down his pockets.  He was the

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Smoky Moose Meatballs

Most Alaskans have some variety of moose meat in their kitchen – jerky, teriyaki sticks, ground moose, moose steaks. They are huge animals (600-1500lbs), and

What’s My Workout: Kikkan Randall

It’s safe to say that cross-country skiing isn’t the most popular sport in the United States. But four-time Olympian Kikkan Randall—with her mega-watt personality, signature pink-streaked hair and unrelenting talent—is out to change that. The Alaska native, who is due

River rescue nets Army staff sergeant a Soldier’s Medal

River rescue nets Army staff sergeant a Soldier’s Medal A soldier’s first fishing trip to Alaska’s Copper River netted a unique haul: no salmon, one Soldier’s Medal. An avid hunter and fisherman, Staff Sgt. Josh Schneiderman had spent two hours on the river hoping to snare fish from the fast-moving […]

5 reasons to visit Anchorage in winter

5 reasons to visit Anchorage in winter It’s a bluebird afternoon in Downtown Anchorage, perfect for sightseeing: There’s a clear view of Denali to the north, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail beckons you southwest and among the cafes and restaurants that crowd Fifth Avenue you might detect a faint whiff […]

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On the Edge of the Arctic

I was just finishing up breakfast with Kevin Kellogg when Rick Osborn clomped into the Bettles Lodge dining room, patting down his pockets.  He was the

Little Tutka Sea Ducks

The photo above is of male and female Harlequins taking flight after I sneaked up to them from behind a rocky point. They didn’t see me, but my shutter noise spooked them…. Read the full story at www.FarNorthPress.com

R/V Tiglax: Alaska Maritime Refuge’s Vehicle for Research

Imagine working on a ship that takes you 15,000 miles through remote islands, from the Gulf of Alaska to the Bering Sea, in support of conservation. Six U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jobs provide this opportunity, all operating out of Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge aboard the R/V Tiglax. Read […]

Polar Dip 2015 – Slideshow

Hundreds of swimmers race from the sea during the 24th annual Polar Bear Dip at the Auke Village Recreation Area on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. See all the pictures: Slideshow | Polar Dip 2015 | Juneau Empire – Alaska’s Capital City Online Newspaper

River rescue nets Army staff sergeant a Soldier’s Medal

River rescue nets Army staff sergeant a Soldier’s Medal A soldier’s first fishing trip to Alaska’s Copper River netted a unique haul: no salmon, one Soldier’s Medal. An avid hunter and fisherman, Staff Sgt. Josh Schneiderman had spent two hours on the river hoping to snare fish from the fast-moving […]