Emergency fishing regulations seem to be appearing in droves as we move toward the open-water fishing season. I’m glad to see the department making this effort in an early and timely manner for folks planning trips.
HATCHER PASS — The avalanche forecast submitted by Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center on Feb. 20 expired 24 hours after it was issued. Since that time, more than six inches of new snow ha…
In an earlier column, we mentioned the newly released king salmon sport fishing regulations for the Valley and some of the regulations for the Kenai Peninsula. Many folks were unhapp…
HATCHER PASS — With recent snowfall, the avalanche danger in Hatcher Pass was listed as moderate at all levels on all aspects by the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center. The forecast poste…
Here’s wishing you and your beloved partner a Happy Valentine’s Day this Sunday, Feb. 14!
WASILLA — Mushers of all experience levels are invited to partake in the Nome 40/10 Hal Bartko Memorial, a recreational sled dog race that provides locals and visitors alike a chance…
In normal years, it’s a top Anchorage-area tourist stop. Exotic enough to feel like a remote Alaskan destination, but close enough for an easy day’s drive, the Matanuska Glacier typi…
The days are getting longer. As the winter season shades into early spring, many folks begin thinking about open water fishing, with the big draw for almost all spring anglers being …
HATCHER PASS — Despite recent snowfall accumulating on the peaks in Hatcher Pass, the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center listed avalanche danger as low at all elevations. In a recent aval…
Winter in Alaska can be a mental and emotional challenge — especially if you’re new to the region or have not built a practice of getting outside in cold temperatures or that famous …
One of the enjoyable outdoor-oriented activities we’ve lost, at least in the short term because of the pandemic, is the outdoors or trade show. All but a couple of gun shows were can…
WASILLA — The Mat-Su Valley’s chapter of Adult and Teen Challenge is hosting their largest fundraising event of the year, Sled for Hope. Anyone with a snowmachine is invited to a rec…
As many of you are, I’m scheduled for my first COVID-19 vaccination shot next week. Once that series of shots is complete and the vaccine has had a chance to take full effect (around…
HATCHER PASS — Low snowfall in Hatcher Pass has depleted the avalanche danger. The Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center lists the avalanche danger in Hatcher Pass at moderate for upper elev…
About 30 miles or 45 minutes from downtown Palmer, Eklutna Lake is just far enough away to feel like a trip out of the Valley — but close enough for a daylight winter adventure. Whil…
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has a program that I was unfamiliar with. It is called the Wetlands Mitigation Bank and its use is to help protect important Borough wetlands during tim…
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