Natural Observations-Solstice hike
A solstice hike into the alpine setting in the Reed Lakes area off the Hatcher Pass road was rewarding for its wildflowers, scenery, birds and wildlife not seen at lower
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Morning Newscast - Tuesday, July 5, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecasts, Denali echos, announcements for July 5th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Early morning earthquake; Superintendent Burnley dies suddenly; Talkeetna to get utility rate hike.
Climbing rangers search for Austrian climber on Denali
Denali climbing rangers are looking for an Austrian climber that has gone missing near the summit of Mt. McKinley. An intense aerial and ground search is underway for 41 year
Division of Forestry responds to tree fire in Denali State Park
A small fire was reported near Byers Lake in Denali State Park early Thursday morning. Tom Greiling, fire prevention officer for Mat Su Forestry, says that the fire was very
No emergency closures expected for last fishing weekend
Last year at this time, Department of Fish and Game made an unpopular decision among some anglers and closed most Parks highway streams to fishing. They also limited the catch
First draw of Iditarod mushers sign up at annual picnic
Forty seven mushers have signed up for the 2012 Iditarod at the annual picnic last weekend. John Baker, Jeff King, Lance Mackey, Martin Buser and Mitch Seavey are all at
Morning Newscast - Friday, July 1, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecasts, Denali echos, announcements for July 1st. Host is Trisha Costello. Headlines – Denali rangers looking for missing climber; Small fire started in Denali State Park;
Climber's body found on Denali
The search for Austrian climber Juergen Kanzian concluded Thursday evening when rangers at the 14,300 ft. camp located his body using a high powered spotting scope. Kanzian’s gear was located
Argus in Talkeetna to share 1954 climb
The 1954 South Buttress climb of Denali has gone down in the history books as one of the great stories of survival on Denali. George Argus will be in Talkeetna