StarDate Susitna 7-31-22, by Kathleen Fleming
The midnight sky at our latitude is beginning to darken enough to see stars, and Kathleen Fleming wants you know what to look for in August. Listen to StarDate Susitna
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Talkeetna Lakes Park to get Dena'ina trail names
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Denali National Park and Preserve gets first female superintendent
Brooke Merrell has been selected to serve as the first female Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park has been in operation for 105 years, but until
Denali's Ice Cores Provide Information on Climate Change
This summer, a four-person team lived on Denali for a month to drill ice samples for climate research. I spoke to graduate research assistant at the University of Maine Emma
Group Forms Supporting West Susitna Access
Recently, a coalition representing Alaska business owners, policy makers and outdoor recreation advocates announced the formation of an organization called “Friends of West Susitna”. According to the group, they are
Doug Smith Recounts His Solo Race to Alaska
In March of 2020, at a time when everyone was isolated, Talkeetna resident Doug Smith was also adjusting to life without his wife and sailing partner of 35 years. And
Flood warning issued for Willow Creek at the Parks; flood advisory issued for Susitna Valley
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for part of Willow and a flood advisory for much of the rest of the Susitna Valley. The flood warning for
Mat-Su Covid Cases Are Increasing, According to Nurse Manager
Update: A previous version of this story said that the Denali Education Center will provide testing through July. We’ve been informed that testing will go through September. Omicron BA.5, the
Local Rivers Rising. Most Forecast to Crest Below Flood Stage by Wednesday
After weeks without measurable rainfall, the Northern Susitna Valley has seen days on end of significant precipitation. As a result, local rivers and creeks are rising. As of Tuesday afternoon,