Island Byways

The season of babes has arrived on Kodiak Island - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Springtime on Kodiak Island, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Spring finally arrives, bee food, and orcas! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Springtime snow, birds, and graduates! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Springtime in Kodiak means it's time to clean up, get ready to plant, and do a little whale watching. Luckily, you can do all three this weekend. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Spring arrives in Kodiak in the form of ravens, eagles, beach grass, bears, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Torrential rain and wind - springtime in Kodiak! But there's rarely a dull moment on Alaska's Emerald Isle - tune in to see what's going on this week.

A visit to Wisconsin, geese, cranes, turkeys and...whales? Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island and then some.

Low tides, full moons, worms, eclipses, and more! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

March roars in with high winds and cold, ice art, First Friday Art Walks, storytelling, and a play on the mainstage! Never a dull moment on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Gaining daylight on Kodiak, low tides, and a fond farewell to a great dog. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

An unusual week and an unusual show - soundscapes from Kodiak Island in Alaska.

Ice, skiing, ice, avalanches, live music, and more - life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Brrrr... a cold week on Alaska's Emerald Isle but we are gaining daylight at almost 5 minutes a day these days. Arts, storytelling, and more...Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska.

Cold but sunny days, hoar frost, and live music! Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

What's that spout off Narrow Cape? And looking at life through the eyes of a puppy. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Big storm surges combined with big tides? I predict great beach combing ahead! Plus, what's up in Kodiak's night sky? Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Fireworks, resolutions, and a passel of Emperor Geese. Happy New Year from Kodiak Island, Alaska.

The beauty of the island under a blanket of snow, a holiday bazaar, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak.

Harbor Lights Boat Parade, The Nutcracker, and snow within which to play! Who needs more? Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Venus and the moon put on a show and holiday favorites on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

First Fridays - art, storytelling, lectures, and a concert. Finding quiet in the midst of holiday craziness. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Quiet times spent in nature, Jupiter and Venus and much more - life on Kodiak Island.

Time to pack the winter gear and safety equipment when heading out for adventures. And sense of gratitude for the place we live. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Spooky skits, trick or treating, and a call for storytellers. There's a lot going on in this little community on Alaska's Emerald Isle! And I didn't even talk about the full moon on Saturday - it's called the Hunter's Moon. Hopefully, skies around Kodiak will clear so we get to see the full moon Saturday evening.

Pumpkins, fire trucks, Jupiter, and the Orionids. Living life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Quilt shows, autumnal colors and skies, and more. There is much to love about life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Colorful Harvest Moon and island music courtesy of Paula Fuga - life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Beautiful autumn days, fish, bears, and aurora! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Shorebirds, bumble bees, and everything autumnal. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

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.

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.

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.

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