Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks announced the discovery of a unique Snow Scorpionfly species in Alaska. The tiny insect is described as being cryptic, enigmatic, strange and so rare as to defy initial identification. A possible predecessor to fleas, the minute creature was found on the northern half of Prince of Wales Island […]
Hiking on the Tongass National Forest
Hiking and backpacking are some of the best ways to see special places on the Tongass National Forest. Hikers can visit bear observatories, fish passages and scenic overlooks. At more than 17 million acres in size, the Tongass National Forest located in Southeast Alaska is the largest forest administered in the overall national forest system. […]
Roll On! Discovering the Wild Stikine Ri...
If you can’t visit the Stikine River soon, experience it through Bonnie Demerjian’s book Roll On! Discovering the Wild Stikine River about the great river. Alaska and Canada’s Stikine River is one of the great trans-boundary rivers found threading its way through the coastal mountains of Southeastern Alaska and British Columbia. A friend of mine, […]
Remote Rental Cabins in Southeast Alaska...
Remote rental cabins on the Tongass National Forest 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. The Tongass National Forest encompasses all of Southeast Alaska. At nearly 17 million acres, the Tongass is the […]