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
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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
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
Life as a Mountaineer: An Interview with Willi Prittie
What is it like to be a mountaineer in Alaska? Nell: I just wanted to interview you because I’m new to this area, obviously, and I’ve been really fascinated by
The Talkeetna Roadhouse Took a Stand for Abortion Rights This Fourth of July
The Talkeetna Roadhouse supports abortion rights. This Fourth of July, a sign at the bakery window made this clear to patrons. “100% of today’s sales will be given to Planned
Non-Profit Provides Summer Art Opportunities to Kids
This summer, the Denali Arts Council is offering kids the opportunity to get outside and make art. There will be three total workshops—two-day programs with different focuses throughout the summer.
5-Acre Wildfire Discovered South of Alaska Range, West of Petersville
A fire was discovered on the evening of July 3 in Denali National Park and Reserve, 36 miles west of Petersville. It was 4-to-7 acres when it was discovered and
Entomologist Derek Sikes Helps Us Understand Our Summer Mosquito Population
As a recent transplant to Talkeetna, I was shocked and annoyed by the swarms of mosquitoes here. So, I called up entomologist Derek Sikes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks