Island Byways

September skies, crisp air, bumble bee and hummingbird gardens, and theatre life kicking in gear. Life on this island known as Kodiak is rarely boring.

Labor Day Weekend in Kodiak means it's time for the Rodeo and State Fair! Life on Kodiak Island where ranching has been a thing for a long, long time.

Dark skies are returning, just in time for a blue supermoon! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Changes and bright things in the night sky, Barbie isn't the only pink thing in town, and anyone up for a little V-ball? Life on an island in the North Pacific.

The pinks are in just in time for the Kid's Salmon Derby; look for the Perseids this week, and more! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Celebrating some glorious summer weather with hikes, kayaking, and more. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Changing floral landscapes, the return of a little of the night sky, and a farewell. Meanderings for Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Pink salmon are starting to show up in the rivers, astronomical twilight returns, and thoughts on emergencies. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak.

Sunshine visits the island - finally! Where are all the pollinators? All this and more - life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Wildflowers in the purple stage, saying good-bye, and more. Life on Kodiak Island in Alaska.

The mountainsides are turning green as summer slowly catches up and 4th of July parades and celebrations abound! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

The Emerald Isle lives up to its name, but blooming wildflowers are few and far between this year. Listen to hear of some you may find in bloom right now. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Fishing closures, Chinook fishing, the greening of Kodiak and living with bears. Life on Alaska’s Kodiak island.

Fog, flowers, fish, and forums (about bears). How’s that for alliteration? Life on misty, wonderful Kodiak Island.

The sound of summer has returned and some of the color, too. Life on Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Reflections on a trip to Wisconsin and observations of spring beginning to show up on Kodiak Island. Plus...Crab Festival has begun! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

There’s a season that’s been particularly elusive this year - but it might have finally arrived. Life on Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Sunny days bring spring dreams. Dreams of fishing, too. Dolly Varden anyone? Musings about life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Galley Tables storytelling returns, spring snow, and more....Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Nighttime disappears as days lengthen, lowering the likelihood of seeing the northern lights for a few months. First Friday Art Walk and more - musings about life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Variable spring weather still brings changes. Swans for days and an Arts and Adventure Auction. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island!

Chasing the lights...Northern Lights, that is; springtime ducks and more...Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Mother Nature gets the last laugh and a thing called the equilux on Saturday. Life on Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Springtime in Kodiak and what IS that in the sky? Life on (and above) Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Solar cycles, amazing aurora, and the opening weekend of Chicago. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.