In her study of one of the farthest north lynx populations in North America this summer, Claire Montgomerie used her ears. While looking at the… Continue reading
If you walk along a shore beside a channel where salmon run in late summer, you may find the trees full of shabby, tattered eagles… Continue reading
Each academic year, the University of Alaska Southeast Sustainability Committee determines how best to serve the university community through outreach and educational events related to… Continue reading
If you can remember back to our so-called summer, you may remember seeing little clots of whitish bubbles on some of the vegetation. Those bubble… Continue reading
Juneau trails have been improved with new bridges, brushwork and replaced boardwalk this summer. Trail Mix, Inc., a local nonprofit that contracts with the City… Continue reading
Rhododendrons are generally immune to most insect pests, the concentration of toxic substances in their leaves is so great that most insects avoid eating them.… Continue reading
The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors Editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com. For all… Continue reading
Alaska Native and conservation groups asked the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to investigate six hard-rock mines in British Columbia this week. The groups, which include… Continue reading
Goat hunting has closed in a management area near Skagway, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game announced Wednesday. Resident and nonresident goat hunting seasons… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Nearly 300 species of fish, mussels and other sea critters hitchhiked across the Pacific Ocean on debris from the 2011 Japanese tsunami, washing… Continue reading
My friend back East cautioned me against mushrooms. She told me of someone she knew, a lifelong wild mushroom enthusiast, who ate the wrong one… Continue reading
One day in mid-September, I was perched on a rocky outcrop high on the side of Gold Ridge. Despite the hopeful forecast of clearing skies,… Continue reading
Speaking at a conference in coastal Texas last fall, a researcher from Florida mentioned with relief that her home was 13 feet above sea level.… Continue reading
The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors Editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com. For all… Continue reading
The turn of seasons that the weather tells us is here brings with it a whole list of desirable actions for the garden. It’s time… Continue reading
People travel north from all over for a chance to see the aurora. Soon, Chris Fallen will make his own. Sometime around the darkness of… Continue reading
A trip at low tide to one or our rocky intertidal sites always yields an array of pleasures and some treasures. Maybe I’ll see my… Continue reading
Waterfowl hunting season starts with a bang this Saturday. The last day of hunting is Dec. 31. Hunters will be allowed to target duck, geese,… Continue reading
The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors Editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com. For all… Continue reading
The State of Alaska is looking for citizen help in stewarding its trails. The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is… Continue reading
