Daily Archives: July 21, 2010
Something fishy — Lampreys: Eerie, but ecologically important
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Long, slimy and with rows of sharp teeth like a tiger shark, lampreys look like something out of a fisherman’s worst nightmare. “And they writhe around and act like they’re possessed when you catch one,” … Continue reading
Bright ideas — Energy Wise program sparks cost savings
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter In the last 20 years, Betty L. Peterson’s work situation, income level and monthly bills have changed. Her refrigerator hasn’t. After a recent home visit and electricity audit from an Energy Wise crew, she realized … Continue reading
Filed under utilities
Netting rewards — Dip-netters score loads of silver in weekend Kenai, Kasilof red runs
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter After weeks of being blue about poor returns, dip-netters finally saw a surge of red last weekend, and the signs of success were visible in the sand at low tide. There were hundreds to thousands … Continue reading
Filed under dipnetting, fishing
Historic pastime — Beat the bugs, enjoy the mild climb of Johnson Pass
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter By the time we tromped across the bridge spanning King Creek and into the campsite high on its southern bank, it was only 2:30 p.m. and there was some mild dissent in the group. Some … Continue reading
Filed under history, outdoors, recreation
Science of the Seasons: Sculpin — life at the bottom
By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter Many a halibut fisherman has pulled up a multicolored fish called an Irish lord. These fish have a big flat head, an equally rounded belly, a short tail and looks that only … Continue reading
Tune up firearms, aim, safety before hunting season
By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter In a matter of days we’ll be able to smell hunting season in the air. Now’s the time to prepare, particularly zeroing and practice with your hunting firearms. For some this is a … Continue reading
Filed under hunting, outdoors, recreation
Winging It: Fine-tuned to Chickaloon
By Sean Ulman, for the Redoubt Reporter Back at the Chickaloon Flats, standing on Pincher Creek cabin’s porch, I see black flies swirling, dirtying the grassy vista. Nausea from the plane ride tumbles my system. A paper wasp stings the … Continue reading
Filed under birds, ecology, outdoors, recreation, Winging it
Living room Last Frontier — Ninilchik home captures Alaska in indoor view
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Lisa and Tom Steiner’s slice of Alaska is an idyllic spot off Oilwell Road in Ninilchik, a cabin perched on a bluff overlooking Deep Creek, with views sweeping from the rolling base of the Caribou … Continue reading
Almanac: Ringing in with new technology
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter Starting in 1952, a wooden shed sitting just off Smith Way, to the west of the “Y” intersection in Soldotna, contained a one-of-a-kind object, at least as far as this tiny community was concerned. Inside … Continue reading
Filed under Almanac
Plugged In: Compose yourself — think in rectangles, squares
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Photo composition is the art of removing whatever isn’t needed in a photo. It’s probably the most important, but underrated, action occurring after you’ve clicked the shutter release. Since at least 1890, photographic … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
