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Alaska Wildlife Viewing: The Urban Option

By Ken Marsh Every city, village and community in this wilderness state has its own birds, animals and viewing treasures. … Continue reading Alaska Wildlife Viewing: The Urban Option

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Confessions of a Casual Birder

Alaska’s wild side is home to a distinctive assortment of birds. By Ken Marsh “One touch of nature makes the … Continue reading Confessions of a Casual Birder

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Cold Ducks

Photos by Ken Marsh Mallards are a hardy breed. Cold weather really doesn’t seem to bother them as long as … Continue reading Cold Ducks

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The Savoring Season

Autumn lends colorful insight to life on the Last Frontier. By Ken Marsh “Autumn is the mellower season, and what … Continue reading The Savoring Season

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Return to Winter

By Ken Marsh “The winter! the brightness that blinds you, … The woods where the weird shadows slant; The stillness, the … Continue reading Return to Winter

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River of Quiet Renown

Roads are few in Alaska’s remote Copper Basin, but the Gulkana River makes passage as simple – and wonderfully adventurous … Continue reading River of Quiet Renown

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Spring Wings

More than 300 Pacific Flyway bird species funnel through Southeast Alaska each spring, crowding the skies in numbers sure to … Continue reading Spring Wings