The rapidly lengthening days of March are an annual pleasure for us all, I think. They also make some of us fidgety — eager for… Continue reading
Even though the talk is all about avalanches and friends are giddy in their joy over this latest snowfall, spring is drawing ever closer. As… Continue reading
With dogs’ breath fogging the 30-below zero air at their knees, 71 Iditarod mushers steamed their way down the frozen Chena River in Fairbanks on… Continue reading
Most folks love to hear flocks of Canada geese flying overhead, especially in spring when the northward migrations pass over Juneau. Sometimes the flocks land… Continue reading
Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or… Continue reading
Lifelong Gustavus resident Zach Brown will discuss his 2,300-mile solo trek and paddle expedition from California to Alaska at today’s Fireside Lecture. The lecture will… Continue reading
In early March up on the frozen Arctic Coastal Plain, as the wind sculpts snow into drifts, it’s hard to tell northern lakes from surrounding… Continue reading
Mountain goats appeared on the cliffs near Nugget Falls by Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau in February, as they often do. My occasional visits to the… Continue reading
A world-first study testing new underwater cameras on wild dolphins has given University of Alaska Southeast researchers the best view yet into their hidden marine… Continue reading
Today, I’m offering you the chance to make the woods of North America safe again! Before I delve too deep into my pitch, I want… Continue reading
On a recent hike, I heard a volley of high-pitched screams coming from a thick stand of small spruces just beside the trail. They sounded… Continue reading
Those in the Alaskan fishing community can now get up-to-the-minute updates straight to their phones. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport… Continue reading
Juneau naturalist Bob Armstrong is the Fireside Lecturer on Friday, Feb. 24 at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. His presentation, “Coping with Weather,” highlights wild animal’s… Continue reading
Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or… Continue reading
When they launch, the four rockets now pointed northward from Poker Flat Research Range will add to the 345 that have arced over northern Alaska… Continue reading
WAILUKU, Hawaii — The number of whales getting tangled up in fishing gear in Hawaiian waters has been on the decline. No whale entanglements have… Continue reading
Registration is now open for the 31st annual Buckwheat Ski Classic. The cross-country ski race will be held on March 25 on the Log Cabin… Continue reading
The season for marten, mink, weasel and river otter in Unit 4 (Admiralty, Baranof and Chichagof Islands) ended Wednesday. Beaver season remains open through April… Continue reading
Geologist Jim Baichtal will discuss revising old theories regarding how life adapted to Southeast Alaska’s ancient ice sheets during today’s Fireside Lecture at the Mendenhall… Continue reading
We use the word “engineer” in a confusing variety of ways and contexts, but here I mean to refer to organisms that create physical structures… Continue reading
