Island Byways

The Emerald Isle puts on the green, salmon are swimming upstream, and young actors are onstage to raise funds for a colleague. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Mountain races, salmon fishing, and an abundance of wildflowers this week. Life on Kodiak Island - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Whales, whales, whales! Eastern Pacific gray whales are showing up in some unusual places near town. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

Nature journaling, trail projects, and Audubon hikes - plus nesting birds, whales, and wildflowers! Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak.

Spruce tips, fiddlehead ferns, fireweed, and all manner of green things are rapidly spreading on Kodiak. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Springtime in Kodiak - Crab Festival, nesting birds, beach walks, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Summer is sneaking up on us in the north; whales are moving through local waters, and Peter Pan appears on our stage! Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Baby lupin, pushki, plant sales, and spring markets. A little sun and warmth make the Emerald Isle shine—life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

The colors of spring, the community cleanup, and more. Life on Kodiak - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Gray whale migration, Audubon hikes, and an arts-filled weekend ahead. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak.

Has spring finally arrived? Gray whales, performing arts, songwriting, and more in this week's edition of Island Byways. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Plant sales, music, and film festivals! All highlighted by beautiful spring-ish weather on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

The gray whale migration has begun; First Friday events include the season's final Galley Tables. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

Spring break, typically confused Spring weather, and the total lunar eclipse. Life on Kodiak, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

A total lunar eclipse will grace our skies Thursday evening and Cinderella has three final performances this weekend. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

A planetary line up and stars on the main stage in the Arts Council production of Cinderella. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

The forest is showing a hint of spring green and the stages at the auditorium are abuzz with theatrical productions. Life on Kodiak - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

A book swap for young readers and the Great Backyard Bird Count! Life on Alaska's Emerld Isle...

Sunny skies break up the soggy weather, but no matter the weather, there's a variety of ducks to observe in bays and ponds—life on Kodiak, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Where has all the snow gone? Galley Tables storytelling and more...Life on Kodiak, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Wanderings on a sunny afternoon, spring-like growth, and more....life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Hello 2025! Hiking through Kodiak's lush forests brightens even gray days. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Wrapping up the year with basketball tournaments and time outdoors. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Tough situations bring a sense of unity to the island community. We are pulling together on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Big storms pepper the island and big tides bring in interesting beach finds. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!