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Outdoors

Yellow-cedar are dying in Alaska: Scientists now know why

For more than a century, the yellow-cedar, a culturally and economically valuable tree in Southeast and British Columbia, has been dying.

by Abby Lowell
Outdoors

Planetarium to offer northern lights presentation

High above the arctic regions of our planet dance the unearthly colors of the aurora borealis - the northern lights. The public is invited to join Dennis Mammana at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.
by STEVE KOSKIS
Outdoors

Soltys leads fly fishing classes for spring

A series of fly fishing courses are being offered again this year through the Community Schools. Tony Soltys, president of the Raincountry Flyfishers, will be instructing the courses, which will feature hands-on fly tying and casting.
Outdoors

Transplanting and soil-building the topic of upcoming Brown Bag Chat

"Growing Your Own Transplants" and "Building Soil with Local Materials" will be the topics of the next Brown Bag Chat from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the JACC, sponsored by the Southeast Alaska Master Gardeners Association.

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

On the Trails: Otters in my backyard

The original 'snowbirds': Pacific golden-plovers

Planetarium to offer northern lights presentation

Know the snow: Aren't they open yet? Securing a safer ski area

Get down with dirt at Friday Fireside Lecture

Chaney to present film tonight at UAS

Tide tables for Feb. 3-9.

Snow and grooming report as of Feb. 2

Soltys leads fly fishing classes for spring

Buckwheat Ski Classic enters new era

Yellow-cedar are dying in Alaska: Scientists now know why

Transplanting and soil-building the topic of upcoming Brown Bag Chat

"Reach the Peak" with women-specific class at ski area

Friday, Jan. 27, 2012

Wild shots

Biologist to lecture on porcupine survival secrets

Rescued by 'the recovery'

Southeast energy challenges lead to interest in biomass

Mid-January cold and sunshine

Learn to Ski winners announced

Start thinking 'green' at gardner chat

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Monday- Porcupine & Hooter open 9-4, Ptarmigan open 9-3:30. Black Bear will be closed until the weekend.
Monday - Lower Nordic Trails groomed for skate and classic skiing by 9am.
Eaglecrest is closed Tuesday & Wednesday and will reopen on Thursday! See you then
Sunday- Porcupine & Hooter open 9-4, Ptarmigan open 9-3:30. Black Bear open 9:30-3:30.
Sunday - Lower Nordic Trails groomed for skate and classic skiing by 9am.
Little Tykes is Full on Sunday morning.
The Snow Bus runs today - it is operated by First Student so look for the yellow buses.
Join the Friday Afternoon Gang designed for skiers over 50.
We are gearing up for the best Winter Fireworks Spectacular Yet
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