Another Starrigavan High Tide

Underwater Licorice Fern

Mostly cloudy with regular showers. Moderate winds and temperatures into the lower 40s. I went out to Starrigavan for high tide again today. The rain and was much diminished compared to yesterday, but the tide was distinctly higher. In addition to covering more of the low area close to the main road, parts of the … Read more

Starrigavan High Tide

High Tide at Starrigavan Creek

Heavy overcast with gusty wind and rain. Temperatures in the 40s. I headed out for the late morning high tide. Predicted at 12.5 feet, it was running near expected. At Nelson Logging Road, the water was distinctly higher than yesterday (though apparently not as high as at least one of the tides last month). It … Read more

High Tide at Starrigavan Estuary

Northern Shoveler

Mostly cloudy with a bit of sun late this morning. Light winds and temperatures in the low 40s. Snow was down on Gavan Hill along the whole ridge, perhaps to 1500 feet or so. Tides are high this week with the full moon. This morning’s tide was due to happen shortly before 11. I drove … Read more

Group Forest Walk

Long-tailed Ducks

Partly to mostly cloudy, with overnight lows near freezing rising to the 40s during the day. Calm winds. My dad was heading south on the late morning flight, so we were going to eat breakfast at the airport. When I went out shortly before 9am, I saw I had to scrape my car windows. It’s … Read more

Old Sitka Section of Cross Trail

Resting on the Marge and Tedin Memorial Bench

Overcast with occasional rain. Temperatures in the 40s. My dad had never been on the Old Sitka section of the cross trail, and was interested in seeing it. After a late-ish lunch, daylight was limited. Connor went along. This allowed us to take two vehicles, so we could just walk it as a one-way trip. … Read more

Pioneer Park Views

Mt. Edgecumbe

Partly cloudy with light winds and temperatures in the 40s. I went out for a drive this afternoon to look around. Most of the activity in the channel was down by ANB harbor, so I couldn’t see too much from the ramp. After driving out to the end of the open road on the Katlian … Read more