Island Byways

A weekly update of local events and what's happening in the great outdoors on Kodiak Island - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

A weekly update of local events and what's happening in the great outdoors on Kodiak Island - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

The warm sun of February, a waxing moon, and the beautiful Emperor goose. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Sunshine, The Great Backyard Bird Count, and a FairWind Players production called "Silent Sky" this weekend.

Landslides on Pillar, orcas in the channel, and birds in your backyard...Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

A beautiful winter wonderland, dancers lighting up the stage, and holiday bells. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Beach walks, community storytelling, art events, concerts, and more! Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Tree lighting, holiday events, and moonlit walks on the beach. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Miracles on the beach, baby jellyfish, and gratitude. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

Beautiful snowfall, auditions and lots of performing arts activities coming up. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Strong, cold winds; volcanic ash; storytelling, and holiday bazaars. Life on Kodiak Island - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Blustery weather, Halloween, and auditions - Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Termination dust has arrived, local theatre productions, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

Amazing autumn weather continues on the island and the night sky has some surprises over the next week. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Bees, spelling and otherwise, night skies, and the beauty of autumn. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

The Harvest moon, dog trots, art walks, and storytelling. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Quilting, jazz, and the night sky. Cozy autumn happenings on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

What's happening this week on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Autumnal weather brings squalls, color, fish, and bears to Alaska's Emerald Isle. Life on Kodiak!

Autumn is making an appearance on the island, and the community theatre season begins this weekend. Life on Kodiak, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Late summer fishing and the Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair - Labor Day weekend on Kodiak; Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Darker night skies return to Kodiak and the streams are full of pink salmon. Life on Kodiak Island - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Gradually changing foliage and fishing opportunities...life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

Mid-summer changes on the island: sockeye salmon runs are slowly making way for pink salmon, young birds are finding their way, and more...Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Lupine, iris, and coastal paintbrush are lining the roadways and filling the fields these days. Working with biologists and NOAA on a beached juvenile gray whale at Surfer's Beach...it's all part of life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak! Find out more about the whale here: https://www.kmxt.org/news/2025-07-11/scenes-from-the-sunaq-tribe-harvesting-gray-whale-baleen