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On the Trails: Cow parsnip flowers
Cow parsnip is known in our field guides as Heracleum lanatum, although it sometimes has other names. The…
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Juneau’s Jacob Thibodeau and Mario Fata consistently cashing in at World Series of Poker
Anchorage pro Adam Hendrix remains Alaska’s most prominent poker player, but don’t sleep on Juneau stalwarts Jacob Thibodeau…
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On the Trails: An odd plant malady, a clever duck, and more
I recently learned about a mysterious, relatively rare affliction of plants called “fasciation.” A fireweed plant at the…
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A mother of a mountain: Heidi Reifenstein sets new women’s record for Goldbelt Tram-Mount Roberts Trail Run
Longtime Juneau resident returns to peak form after taking break from racing while raising kids.
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Alaska Science Forum: Mystery of the glass tool kit in the sand
From space, the Nogahabara Dunes are a splotch of blond sand about six miles in diameter surrounded by…
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I Went to the Woods: Food for thought
To my left is a man with a thick British accent who piled a few forkfuls of eggs…
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On the Trails: Flowers, showy and otherwise
The spring and summer flower show at Cowee Meadows (way out on the Point Bridget Trail) is always…
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My Turn: It’s OK to say an athlete failed at obtaining a goal
During the telecasts of the 2024 Olympic trials commentators stated that around 1,000 athletes will be swimming in…
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On the Trails: Nest-building by male birds
Most birds build some sort of nest where the eggs are incubated. In many species, the female does…
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Alaska Science Forum: Insects of Alaska forest humming along
Recent long-term studies revealed a three-quarters reduction of insects in parts of Germany and an 80 percent decline…
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Juneau revives its summer solstice spirit with Only Fools Run At Night
Runners and walkers in madcap costumes fill downtown streets as race returns after six-year absence.
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P.J. Foy does not advance, Lydia Jacoby withdraws from U.S. Olympic swimming trials
First-ever Juneau swimmer to compete in trials finishes 49th among 61 competitors Friday.
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I Went to the Woods: Survey says…
Our floatplane cleared the notch in the snowy ridge then turned slightly north as the mountain dropped below…
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Alaskans secure spots at 2024 Olympics; Juneau swimmer PJ Foy will try for his spot on Friday
TMHS graduate seeking to qualify in 100-meter butterfly at U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
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On the Trails: Wood ducks, redstarts, yellowlegs and flowers
Mid-June, and a few days ago we saw a wood duck with two tiny chicks on Moose Lake.…
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Alaska Science Forum: Journey through a sub-Arctic summer night
“You guys are the result of thousands of years of selection,” Fran Kohl said. “You haven’t scratched the…
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Busting out the pink and pearls at the first Dolly Dash
Dolly Parton-inspired fun run raises funds for free books for kids.
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On the Trails: Spring to summer
Spring temperatures were cool this year, but the lengthening days gave birds the signals they needed to start…
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Alaska Science Forum: Did sea ice help populate the Americas?
Human footprints preserved in mud at White Sands National Park in New Mexico suggest that humans arrived there…