We are strapping on our skis!   The Oosik Classic Race & Tour is upon us again.  In this episode host Trisha Costello takes a look at trail conditions and some other March … Su Valley Voice for February 29th, 2024: Oosik Classic Ski Race and Tour

This February includes a leap day.  Since the calendar is based on the solar schedule, Kathleen thinks it’s a prime topic for StarDate Susitna.  Learn about our calendar and other … StarDate Susitna 2-25-24, by Kathleen Fleming

We are back in school!    Su Valley Jr./Sr. High School has a not-so-new-to-the-school principal this year:  Bryan Kirby.   He’s been a teacher at Su Valley for over a dozen years and beginning … Su Valley Voice for February 22nd, 2024: The Principal’s Office (Again!)

In this StarDate Susitna, the topics are the Moon’s social schedule, why her path is different up here, and Kathleen did feel brave enough to touch on astrology versus astronomy. … StarDate Susitna 2-18-24, by Kathleen Fleming

We are heading north!    Denali Winterfest takes place in and around Denali National Park over three days in late February.  It’s a celebration of all things winter and a chance for … Su Valley Voice for February 15th, 2024: Denali Winterfest

In this edtition of StarDate Susitna, Kathleen Fleming continues telling us about the Moon’s unusual trajectory, it’s meet up with Jupiter Wednesday night, some unexpected results of last month’s photo … StarDate Susitna 2-11-24, by Kathleen Fleming

In this episode of Su Valley Voice host Trisha Costello hit the trail, both in long format and closer to home. In the first half of the hour we chatted … Su Valley Voice for February 1st, 2024: Hitting the Trails

In this StarDate Susitna Kathleen Fleming talks about observational astronomy particular to the Upper Susitna Valley. Specifically, long twilights and the waxing gibbous Moon; it’s useful light, best timing for … StarDate Susitna 1-21-24, by Kathleen Fleming

This short piece from Iver is from his book Whip and Spur.