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Current events, places and history of Alaska

2013 Alaska Pacific Halibut Catch

The International Pacific Halibut Commission’s 2013 catch reports were issued at their January 21-25, 2013 meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. As I have historically fished in Southeast Alaska (Area 2C), I took a look at the numbers for this regulatory … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Sunset over St. Johns Harbor

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Alaska Boating Adventure?

Thinking that 2013 might be the year to charter a boat in the fantastic inland waters of Southeast Alaska? Well now’s the time to get serious. The availability of really nice boats to charter is limited and it’s time to plan … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Creek Street

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Entrance Island

There are a number of choices for the night in western Frederick Sound or southern Stephen’s Passage. One of our favorites is the tiny harbor to be found at the entrance of Hobart Bay. On the south side of the … Continue reading

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Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

There are several options for glacier viewing in Southeast Alaska. No visit to the region is really complete without a chance to witness the raw power of nature as embodied in a tidewater glacier. The roar and rush of enourmous … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Pelagic Cormorant

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Anan Wildlife Observatory

The trail is not for the feint of heart. It is not difficult, indeed it is quite easy, mostly boardwalks through the woods. The daunting part is in the sheer evidence of bear activity. While I have often seen bear … Continue reading

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Taku Harbor

I have lost count of how many times we have used Taku Harbor. The harbor features a number of good memories… Exploring the old cannery ruins, watching fish spawning in the creek, or a full limit of halibut laid out … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Streaming

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