Island Byways
By Pam Foreman
Island BywaysJan 14, 2022
Island Byways for May 31, 2024
The season of babes has arrived on Kodiak Island - Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for May 24, 2024
Springtime on Kodiak Island, Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for May 17, 2024
Spring finally arrives, bee food, and orcas! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for May 10, 2024
Springtime snow, birds, and graduates! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for May 3, 2024
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.
Island Byways for April 26, 2024
Spring arrives in Kodiak in the form of ravens, eagles, beach grass, bears, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for April 19, 2024
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.
Island Byways for April 12, 2024
A visit to Wisconsin, geese, cranes, turkeys and...whales? Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island and then some.
Island Byways for March 22, 2024
Low tides, full moons, worms, eclipses, and more! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for March 8, 2024
Island Byways for March 1, 2024
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.
Island Byways for February 23, 2024
Gaining daylight on Kodiak, low tides, and a fond farewell to a great dog. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for February 16, 2024
An unusual week and an unusual show - soundscapes from Kodiak Island in Alaska.
Island Byways for February 9, 2024
Ice, skiing, ice, avalanches, live music, and more - life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for February 2, 2024
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.
Island Byways for January 26, 2024
Cold but sunny days, hoar frost, and live music! Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for January 19, 2024
What's that spout off Narrow Cape? And looking at life through the eyes of a puppy. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for January 12, 2024
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.
Island Byways for December 29, 2023
Fireworks, resolutions, and a passel of Emperor Geese. Happy New Year from Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Island Byways for December 22, 2023
The beauty of the island under a blanket of snow, a holiday bazaar, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak.
Island Byways for December 15, 2023
Harbor Lights Boat Parade, The Nutcracker, and snow within which to play! Who needs more? Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for December 8, 2023
Venus and the moon put on a show and holiday favorites on Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for December 1, 2023
First Fridays - art, storytelling, lectures, and a concert. Finding quiet in the midst of holiday craziness. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for November 24, 2023
Quiet times spent in nature, Jupiter and Venus and much more - life on Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for November 17, 2023
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.
Island Byways for October 27, 2023
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.
Island Byways for October 20, 2023
Pumpkins, fire trucks, Jupiter, and the Orionids. Living life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for October 13, 2023
Island Byways for October 6, 2023
Quilt shows, autumnal colors and skies, and more. There is much to love about life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for September 29, 2023
Colorful Harvest Moon and island music courtesy of Paula Fuga - life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.
Island Byways for September 22, 2023
Beautiful autumn days, fish, bears, and aurora! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for September 15, 2023
Shorebirds, bumble bees, and everything autumnal. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for September 8, 2023
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.
Island Byways for September 1, 2023
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.
Island Byways for August 25, 2023
Dark skies are returning, just in time for a blue supermoon! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for August 18, 2023
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.
Island Byways for August 11, 2023
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.
Island Byways for August 4, 2023
Celebrating some glorious summer weather with hikes, kayaking, and more. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for July 28, 2023
Island Byways for July 21, 2023
Pink salmon are starting to show up in the rivers, astronomical twilight returns, and thoughts on emergencies. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak.
Island Byways for July 14, 2023
Sunshine visits the island - finally! Where are all the pollinators? All this and more - life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for July 7, 2023
Wildflowers in the purple stage, saying good-bye, and more. Life on Kodiak Island in Alaska.
Island Byways for June 30 , 2023
The mountainsides are turning green as summer slowly catches up and 4th of July parades and celebrations abound! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.
Island Byways for June 23, 2023
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.
Island Byways for June 16, 2023
Island Byways for June 9, 2023
Island Byways for June 2, 2023
Island Byways for May 26, 2023
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.
Island Byways for April 28, 2023
Island Byways for April 21, 2023
Sunny days bring spring dreams. Dreams of fishing, too. Dolly Varden anyone? Musings about life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.