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Courtesy of A Trip South
Two members of the A Trip South crew wrap up a surfing session at Playa Gigante, in Nicaragua last month. "Since Aurora Projekt has hooked us up with the surfing fund, this photo goes out to Scotty and the Aurora Projekt crew," Kanaan Bausler wrote in an email. "Please make sure they get some love!" Here's a little love, headed your way, Aurora Projekt.

Thank you, Aurora Projekt!

Two members of the A Trip South crew wrap up a surfing session at Playa Gigante, in Nicaragua last month.

Annual community Casting Night happening May 22

For the twentieth year in a row the public is invited to wet a line with the experts as part of the community Casting Night beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 at Twin Lakes.

Wild Shots

Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast, Alaska.

Adventures in chickening, and not 'chickening out'

At 4 a.m. two nights ago, I heard my son creeping down our wooden stairs. He snuck quietly into the laundry room and then, went silent. A few moments later, the "peep, peep, peep" of waking chicks perforated through the floor boards.
Abby Lowell

On the Trails: Mallard mayhem and other observations

All is quiet on the home pond. Three male mallards are lined up, next to each other, on the edge of the last bit of ice; they preen their feathers and seem to be entirely amicable.
Mary Willson

Neary named new director of the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

John Neary remembers well the time he watched a group of tourists dine on a pizza lunch at the viewing area at Pack Creek, on Admiralty Island. It wasn't long before a big brown bear was interested, as well.
Abby Lowell

Seeking donations for rain gear round-up

Donate your old and lightly used rain gear and boots to the Rain Gear Round-up, an annual event aimed at providing local children the necessary clothing for outdoor activities and exploration. Organizers are looking for childrens' sized...

Jeff Sauer to lead JAS Bird Walk on Airport Dike trail

Join Jeff Sauer, with the Juneau Audubon Society, for a Bird Walk on the Airport Dike Trail from 8-10 a.m. on Sunday, May 18.

Meet cuddly chicks, fuzzy-nozed horses at Family Farm day

The Juneau Co-Op Preschool has organized Family Farm Day, a public event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Swampy Acres.

Spring King Salmon Derby standings

The Spring King Salmon Derby kicked off on May 1 and runs until May 31. As of Thursday, May 9, Browne Willard is holding down first place with a 25.65-pound king salmon he turned in on Monday, May 6 at Jerry's Meats and Seafood.

Current sport fish fishing report for Juneau

Report for the week of May 14: Spring king salmon: The 2013 spring king salmon fishing season is in full swing now with the onset of warmer temperatures and longer days.

Be Alert! Wildlife babies are out & about

Hikers, bikers, dog walkers and others stepping outside to enjoy springtime in Alaska are urged to keep a wary eye out for wildlife babies — particularly newborn moose calves and bear cubs — and the protective, sometimes aggressive...

Maritime Festival kicks off its fourth year on Sunday

The 4th Annual Juneau Maritime Festival, organized to celebrate Juneau's maritime history, culture and commerce, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Marine Park in downtown Juneau on Sunday, May 19.

Alaskans celebrating Arbor Day

Arbor Day is America's national tree planting holiday, the day many set aside to plant ceremonial trees, educate children about the importance of trees and honor the important role that trees play in our daily lives.

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