Surviving often requires reaching deep to find strength just to make it through to the next day. In this year of Covid-19, like many of you, I find strength, peace, solace, and spiritual renewal in wild places. Nature has its
Salmon Die to Renew
Wildlife Wednesday: Very Beary Fun
In most U.S. states, we find islands of nature surrounded by a sea of humanity. Alaska on the other hand, has islands of humanity surrounded by a sea of nature. The capital city of Juneau is a prime example. Juneau is home to
Wildlife Wednesday
Visitors must be patient if they want to see wildlife in Juneau in the summer. On multi-ship days, with thousands of people in town, most wildlife high-tail deep into the forests or high up the mountain of the Tongass National Forest. That said, in July, one is
Salmon Arrive, Feeding Frenzy Begins
The chum and coho salmon are arriving at Salmon Creek and the spawning and feeding frenzy has the usually placid creek boiling and roiling as the salmon navigate the shallows. As noted in the Juneau Empire, “their dorsal fins cutting the surface like those of tiny sharks.” Yes,
A Great Escape – Taku Lodge
Juneau is the second busiest cruise ship port behind Miami. More than 530 boats and about million cruise ship guests are expected to visit Juneau this year.* On a multi-ship day, it is going to be difficult to find the serenity