The principal breeding-ground of the fur seal is on the Pribilof Islands, just north of the Aleutian chain. From 1868 to the middle of 1903 the seals taken by the lessees of these islands represent a value of $35,000,000; other furs to the value of $17,000,000 bring the total ...
, it’s also possible to experience part of the park in a day trip from Homer. Boats whisk travelers from the small city to the shores of Kachemak Bay. The bay, which lies on an arm of the Cook Inlet, makes for especially striking photographs with snowy mountaintops in the background....
Art's passion for hiking, hunting, fishing, and traveling around this great state translates into his determination to help clients find their own perfect piece of Alaska. His background in construction and personal knowledge of Alaskan properties have been valuable in his success in the field of...
And did you know that earthworms excrete a kind of mucus that helps them wriggle through hard ground, and that same mucus acts to cement the walls of their pathways, which in turn creates soil structure that’s perfect for retaining water and making space for the roots of plants? Or that ...
At 2,900 feet in elevation, Murphy Dome is the highest point near the community of Fairbanks, making it an optimal spot to take in the night sky. A scenic, 40-minute drive from the city offers incredible views of its own, perfect for last-chance aurora hunting or star searching. ...
The cruise ship being in port increased the population for the day and the weekend would bring the Southeast Alaska State Fair to Haines so preparations were underway. The parade ground at Fort Seward was being prepped. With a population just over 2500 in the 2010 Census, Haines has perhaps ...
While there are no comprehensive land use plans in place for most if not all ANCSA corporations, there are at least several lands management practices and standards: Exclusive shareholder use for hunting, trapping, fishing, and gathering;
The small group of people whoarrived in northern Australiamoved south over the next thousand years, setting fires to burn the forests and make the land and plants more habitable for themselves. The change in landscape, and hunting by the new occupants drove giant mammals like huge wombats and ...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Shell Offshore Inc. has submitted plans to plans to drill for oil in the waters along the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska in the coming years. The Dutch oil industry giant applied to form the West Harrison Bay Unit to explore in state waters off the North Slope...
I was really looking for old bear archery bows and arrows and I found 5 bows and bought them. Denny & I started talking to a couple of guys who were asking us about all the bows and they were also telling us a old Fred Bear hunting story when another guy walked up and we got to...