Back to the Hill

First Viewpoint on Verstovia Trail

More showery weather with minor sun breaks. Snow level down to around 3500 feet. This morning I did a walk and talk up Verstovia Trail for the first time since the end of July. The last time I did much uphill was mid-August, and I definitely felt the decline in conditioning today. I made it … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #325 – Lauren Wild

Gray Whales

Featuring a conversation with marine biologist Lauren Wild. Lauren shared about recent work to better understand how Gray Whales are utilizing Sitka Sound. This work began in response to increasing numbers beginning in 2018. She also discussed how Humpback Whales have been doing after lean years during the marine heat wave of a decade ago.

Fall Market

Islands and Clouds

Mostly cloudy, with showers, heavy at times. Sun came through briefly at times between showers. Thunder and lighting late this morning. Today’s Made in Sitka didn’t start until 10am, so I didn’t need to get up as early as I have for other markets. Even so, I was up before 8am to get packed up. … Read more

Afternoon Outing to Kruzof

Tail Lobbing Whale

Mostly sunny, becoming cloudy late in the day. Temperatures in the low 50s, with calm winds early, and picking up as the day progressed. Connor mentioned seeing a little bit of slush/ice on his truck window first thing this morning. I didn’t see anything by the time I got up, but I guess there was … Read more

Unexpected Dry Weather and Sun

Termination Dust on Bear Mountain

Partly cloudy early, becoming mostly cloudy. Temperatures in the lower 50s. It seems like the weather this fall has often been sunnier and dryer than I have expected based on the forecasts. Today called for 100% chance of rain, but the sun was shining this morning. I checked the weather radar and saw rain was … Read more

Getting out Between Showers

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and occasional sun breaks between. Light winds and temperatures in the lower 50s. After recording a conversation for an upcoming radio show this morning, I went for a drive. Lots of gulls were in the channel, though I didn’t spot any that looked unusual in my brief perusal. A quick … Read more