Tongass NF cabins are a great way to explore the region and enjoy its outdoor activities. Access is by boat or plane making the cabins an easy way to visit the wilderness.
-
Alaskana
Important Links
Writing and Publishing
IAA Categories
Pages
Category Archives: Natural History
Remote Rental Cabins in Southeast Alaska on the Tongass National Forest
Also posted in Camping, National Forests Tagged Backcountry Safety, Cabin Rental, Camping Etiquette, Southeast Alaska, Tongass National Forest, Wildlife Viewing 1 Comment
Marine Travel in Alaska: A Rich History of Ocean Travel from Steamships to Fast Ferries
Marine travel provides a ready way to explore the many wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities found in coastal Alaska. Alaska is rugged coastal state, rich with maritime traditions and nautical history. With more than 90 percent of the State’s population living along its coasts, marine transportation dominates as the prime means of access for visitors [...]
Also posted in Camping, Historical, Transportation Tagged Alaska Ferry, AMHS, Coastal Alaska, IFA, Inside Passage, Marine Travel, Southeast Alaska Comments closed
Alaska Glaciers are in Significant Retreat
Research Geologist Bruce Molnia of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has authored a comprehensive report on the condition of glaciers in Alaska that bears an obvious title The Glaciers of Alaska . Glaciers are ubiquitous features of the Alaskan landscape and contribute to our mental image of the Great Land. A disturbing conclusion for [...]
Also posted in Book Reviews, Environment Tagged Alaska Glaciers, Glacier, Glaciology Comments closed
Coastal Erosion Rate Doubles Along Beaufort Seashore
The rapidly advancing erosion of shoreline is an obvious threat the existence of coastal villages in Alaska. This threat effects both wildlife habitat and culturally important sites.
Also posted in Marine Ecosystems Tagged Arctic Alaska, Climate Change, Coastal Erosion Comments closed
Alaska’s Copper River
Alaska’s Copper River has been navigated for trade and used for subsistence proposes since before the advent of recorded history. The river currently provides a rich Sockeye Salmon resource for commercial, personal use and subsistence fishermen. It is popular with paddle sports enthusiasts, offering many kayak and rafting adventures.
Also posted in Historical, National Parks, Outdoor Recreation, Rivers Tagged Chitina, Copper River, Kennecott, McCarthy, Wrangell-St. Elias Comments closed
Kennecott National Historic Landmark
Kennecott is a historic mining town tucked away in a corner of the great Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Built to claim a truly huge and rich copper deposit in some of the wildest terrain of Alaska, much of this mining town remains in place.
Also posted in Communities, Historical, National Parks Tagged Copper River and Northwestern Railway, CRNW, Kennecott, Kennecott Copper Corporation, Kennicott, McCarthy, Wrangell-St. Elias Comments closed
Port of Call – King Salmon Alaska: Gateway to Katmai Park and Bristol Bay
The Alaska town of King Salmon is located at the east side of Bristol Bay on the north bank of the Naknek River on the Alaska Peninsula. In Alaskan jargon, King Salmon is a hub community, providing a transshipping point for the smaller neighboring villages. The town is home to a formerly active Air Force [...]
Also posted in Communities, National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges Tagged Alaska, Alaska Peninsula NWF, Becharof NWF, Bristol Bay, Commercial Fishing, Katmai National Park, King Salmon Alaska, Naknek, Novarupta Volcano, Sockeye Salmon Comments closed
Time is Short to Comment on Proposed NOAA Arctic Vision and Strategy
The Arctic is experiencing some of the world’s most dramatic and rapidly evolving effects from climate change. Increasing air and ocean temperatures, thawing permafrost, loss of sea ice, and shifts in ecosystems are evidence of widespread and dramatic ongoing change. Critical environmental, economic, and national security issues are emerging that affect lives and livelihoods in coastal communities and inland areas across the region. NOAA’s diverse capabilities to address these emerging issues are the backbone of the strategy.