To greater or lesser extents, Alaskans depend upon rivers to lead us to our homes, livelihoods, recreation, and food sources as surely as citizens of Seattle, Los Angeles, Memphis or Pittsburg rely upon freeways to access the same things. Continue reading Three-Thousand Rivers
And of course, waiting at the far end of the trail are those mountain lakes, deep and cold, holding hungry trout, grayling and char eager to strike flies, spinners or spoons. Continue reading Southcentral Alaska’s Alpine Angling Options
By Ken Marsh A spruce bark beetle infestation across Southcentral Alaska in recent years has proven beneficial for regional woodpeckers. … Continue reading A Winter’s Walk with Woody
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
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
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
We caught and released at least 50 trout that late summer day, all big, powerful, vibrantly colored fish that leaped … Continue reading Rainbow Days
North America’s “other” upland bird flies like a bat out of Hell, promising gunning challenges and rewards no hunter should miss. Continue reading Small Wonders
Few places in the civilized world retain a stronger connection to hunting, gathering and eating well from the land than … Continue reading Cooking Wild: Eating Alaskan
By Ken Marsh When you have shot one bird flying you have shot all birds flying. They are all different … Continue reading Small Pleasures
