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The world would be a filthier place without these pests

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The world would be a filthier place without these pests

Despite their reputation, flies are useful in many ways.

A bad summer for birds on Cooper Island

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A bad summer for birds on Cooper Island

In time, some birds came back. Many did not.

A ‘secret’ trail becomes new and exciting again

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A ‘secret’ trail becomes new and exciting again

As a kid, this trail was ours. As an adult, it’s a shared spot.

When Alaska salmon ‘go viral’

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When Alaska salmon ‘go viral’

Alaska’s infamous salmon-related content never seems to die.

Jabbing sensors into the Denali Fault

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Jabbing sensors into the Denali Fault

Scientists are performing some rare fieldwork.

These small insects do big things for the environment

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These small insects do big things for the environment

It’s Beetlemania!

Diversity in nature

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Diversity in nature

Winter brings a variety of observations.

Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future

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Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future

City is identifying important issues, setting sustainability goals.

The daily struggles of a gearhead

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The daily struggles of a gearhead

How to justify purchasing those new waders.

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

Audubon hires new Alaska director

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Audubon hires new Alaska director

Alaska’s new chief birder.

Birds, shrews transform in hibernation

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Birds, shrews transform in hibernation

Winter dormancy isn’t only for the bears.

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Test pressure canning gauges Friday

It’s a free service.

Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying

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Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying

Redpolls are seen in two varieties in Alaska.

‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing

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‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing

I didn’t use to be a sticker guy.

Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

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Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

Post-holing can pay off.

Alan Thomas Soltys-Gray fishes for salmon. (Courtesy Photo | Tony Soltys)

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Fly fishing classes coming up

Learn a new hobby.

The Mating Game

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The Mating Game

This one’s for the birds.

The year without summer

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The year without summer

A volcanic eruption in 1783 cooled off Alaska.

The Art of Celestial Navigation

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The Art of Celestial Navigation

Use the stars to find your way.