Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Lake Clark staff offer several free programs

By Shannon Reid For the Homer News On a clear day, the majestic volcanoes of Iliamna and Redoubt can be seen from Homer across Cook… Continue reading

 

Deep Creek needs your help

I love Deep Creek Recreation Area. It is located in the town of Ninilchik. I have been drawn back to the park since my first… Continue reading

 

This photo was taken using a “painting” setting on a Nikon Coolpix P7100 camera.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

All the colors of autumn

The sun sets behind the Chigmit Mountains across Cook Inlet last Friday as seen from the bottom of Main Street in Old Town. While it’s… Continue reading

 

Ashfall during the 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano reduces visibility along Homer’s Pioneer Avenue.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

New program promises almost instant warning of ash movement

When Redoubt Volcano erupted in 2009, black ash settled on Homer like snowfall. The city prepared to shut down as the winter sun dimmed. Stores… Continue reading

Ashfall during the 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano reduces visibility along Homer’s Pioneer Avenue.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News
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