First Fireweed
Yesterday, I noticed the first fireweed showcasing its lower flowers. As summer progresses, the flowers will continue to open until they reach the top. Then…
Category: Life in Alaska
First Day of Summer
Rain clouds filled the skies this morning but eventually gave way to partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. The sun was determined to shine on…
Exploring the tiaga
With 24 hours of daylight, plants are flourishing and flowering. They have a brief window of warmth and sunshine to flower and produce seed for…
Still spring in the Arctic
While summer may be in full swing in some parts of the country, spring still reigns in the arctic. With only one week remaining until…
Thunderstorms, mosquitoes and hares
The first good thunderstorm of the season rolled through last night. First a light rain, then lightening, thunder and a downpour that lasted nearly an…
The Green Flash
Green-up happens quickly in the north–almost overnight. Last week a tinge of green was visible on the trees one morning and by the next morning…
Break-up on the Koyukuk River
Friday the 13th was lucky today–the ice broke free on the Koyukuk River. Break-up on the Koyukuk River Warmer temperatures are helping melt the ice…
Bettles, Alaska
Snow is still prevalent in the far north. Upon arrival in Bettles, Alaska earlier this week, nearly two feet of snow blanketed unplowed areas. However,…