Daily Archives: October 13, 2010
Navigating turbulent currents — Cook Inlet Aquaculture faces multiple rocks, hard places
Editor’s note: This is part three in a series of stories examining the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association. Part one was on a disease outbreak at Trail Lakes Hatchery. Part two looked at the history of CIAA. This week’s story examines … Continue reading
Filed under commercial fishing, ecology, fishing, salmon
Turning the page to preservation — Kenai hosts conservator to learn to safeguard historic documents
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Seth Irwin didn’t write the book on caring for historic documents, but he could repair it and teach a museum how to properly preserve it. The paper conservator is making the rounds of museums throughout … Continue reading
All eyes on potato sprouts — Take care at harvest, over winter to plant terrific tubers come spring
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter As the first frosts are coating grass and leaves at night, gardeners are harvesting the last of their seasonal crops. Some are eaten fresh, some are canned to enjoy at a later time, and some … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, subsistence
Trotting out a new trail — T-200 plans changes to stay in the race
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter As the mercury drops, more than just dog mushers are thinking about the coming winter. Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race organizers are also already busy planning this season’s event. “It’s coming along, but there’s still … Continue reading
Old Duck Hunter: Spruce grouse on wing: Who’s stupid now?
By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter Stupid chicken, fool’s hen and gravel eater are a few of the names with which Alaskans have saddled Falcipennis Canadensis, otherwise known as the spruce grouse. These not-so-flattering names are arrived at by … Continue reading
Science of the Seasons: Pretty interesting — Sedge darner dragonflies are colorful creatures
By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter This summer, I spent a lot of time around local lakes because I added float flying to my repertoire of favorite activities. In preparation to each flight, there are a variety of … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, insects, science of the seasons
Almanac: True variety store — Beemun’s structure has weathered several incarnations
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part story told in reverse. This is the unusual history of the metamorphosis of the Soldotna structure known today as Beemun’s. Part one covers the history from the current time back to … Continue reading
Drinking on the Last Frontier: Pinnacle of pints — Great American Beer Festival offers best U.S. brews
By Bill Howell, for the Redoubt Reporter In many areas of life, certain things are the highest and greatest you can aspire to — what you might call “Everest moments.” Obviously, if you’re a mountaineer, it’s climbing Mt. Everest. For … Continue reading
Filed under Drinking on the Last Frontier
Art Seen: Piece of ‘Cake’ — Artists dig into topic with sweet success
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter I’ve never really liked cake. It might be genetic, because my kids have never really liked it either. The only exceptions to that rule for me are if the cake actually resembles healthy … Continue reading
Plugged In: Newer isn’t always better with camera upgrades
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter It’s often worth holding on to high-quality equipment that we already own and know how to use. Newer is not always better, but it’s usually more expensive. I recently made careful image-quality comparisons … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
