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Morel Passion

By Ken Marsh “There is something inscrutably satisfying about finding a good patch of morel mushrooms that travels far beyond … Continue reading Morel Passion

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The Perfect Alaska Fishing Trip

What constitutes the perfect Alaska fishing trip? That’s a slippery question. By Ken Marsh Blackflies buzzed my face and prowled my sleeves and … Continue reading The Perfect Alaska Fishing Trip

Alaska Wildlife

My Charge Account

Behold the cool days of fall, tundra red and gold, spruces gathered in a crowd on the meadow’s far side … Continue reading My Charge Account

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Three-Thousand Rivers

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

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Southcentral Alaska’s Alpine Angling Options

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

Alaska Birds

A Winter’s Walk with Woody

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

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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

Fishing Alaska

Rainbow Days

We caught and released at least 50 trout that late summer day, all big, powerful, vibrantly colored fish that leaped … Continue reading Rainbow Days