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An enduring legacy — Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins
My first encounter with Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins was as a Youth Conservation Corp leader in 1984…
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Refuge Notebook: Nature is for everyone
A few weeks ago, I found myself in a dark room with around 500 spiders. This might sound…
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Refuge Notebook: The futures ahead
I’m sure you’ve all looked back at your lives at some point, thought back on decisions, be it…
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Refuge Notebook: Loon calls, campfire s’mores and prebooked campsites herald summer on refuge
There’s a buzz in the air. It’s the charged energy of early summertime in Alaska. It’s the murmur…
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Refuge Notebook: I love beach lovage
For my family, as for many people on the Kenai Peninsula, growing and harvesting food is a regular…
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Refuge Notebook: Collaboration on the high seas and other lessons learned on marine debris cleanup
“Cowboys use rope; you collected dock line.” Consider it another lesson learned onboard the R/V Island C. And…
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Refuge Notebook: Has spring sprung?
I have always found the arrival of spring to be championed by the first sightings of geese at…
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Refuge Notebook: Connecting fish and community to resources in Port Graham
Streams that baby salmon live in provide shelter from predators, food and conditions for optimal growth
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Refuge Notebook: Snowshoeing fun in the refuge
Having grown up in New England, I am no stranger to cold winters, lots of snow and season-specific…
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Refuge Notebook: Preparedness is key to staying safe in the backcountry
If you spend any time in the backcountry, it’s bound to happen: an ankle sprain halfway into a…
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Refuge Notebook: The nature of traditions
Nature has always been an integral part of human existence, shaping cultures, influencing societies, and playing a profound…