Son Bests Father As Iditarod Champ

Dallas Seavey cruises to third Iditarod crown.  It was a son / father combo, i.e., Dallas followed by his father Mitch for second.  For an account go to:

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Wild Discoveries at Home

The newly released ebook WILD DISCOVERIES - An Alaska Odyssey embraces Alaska's wilderness spectacle, including parallel observations between man's condition and wild creature pursuits. 

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The Finishing Touch !

Dallas Seavey and Team 2014 Iditarod Champions

Narrative and Photo account of Record Finish, and

Cache Newsletter - 'Calendar Events / Iditarod Update - WINNER !'

Dogged Determination

Alaska's Iditarod 2014 Progression Updates

Follow the difficult circumstances of this year's 'Last Great Race'

Cache Newsletter - 'Calendar Events / Iditarod Sled Dog Race',

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Value of Red vs Gold

'A Reprieve for Bristol Bay'

New York Times article indicates Obama Administration prepared to block Pebble Mine Development.

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Cache Newsletter 'Environment (A Reprieve for Bristol Bay)'

A Dall To Behold !

View photos of Dall Sheep grazing on cliffs overlooking Beluga Point (Anchorage, Alaska). 

ALASKA CACHE NEWSLETTER, 'Wildlife'

More Than A Pebble Concern !

Continued exploration work by the controversial Pebble Mine reaches beyond a threatened landscape.

ALASKA CACHE NEWSLETTER, 'Environment'

A Sliding View of Alaska

Alaska Adventure Slide Presentation !

A variety of Alaska adventure photos from Doug's personal cache are now available.

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Preservation Rules

Nature's Original Safeguarded

A Federal Judge's ruling was a victory for Alaska fishing, hunting, clean water, subsistence, etc. The Alaska Forest Service roadless policy within National Forest boundaries was upheld. For additional information go to Alaska Cache Newsletter, 'Environment' (E13).  -  Doug

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Wood Bison Reinstated

A proposed federal rule governing endangered species may provide for the return of the Alaska Wood Bison to its original wild habitat.  Wood Bison are North America's largest land mammals found only in Alaska and Canada.
For additional information go to:   Alaska Cache Newsletter (Item W7, 'Wildlife')

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Alaska Bear Viewing Deadline

Deadline is set for filing an application to view Alaska's McNeil River brown bears. Only 185 guided viewing permits are available.  For more information and a link to apply online go to:  

(Newsletter Items AA5 - Around Alaska, and W6 - Wildlife)

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-  Doug

Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2013/01/15/2753872/deadline-for-mcneil-river-bear.html#storylink=cpy

Creator Image - Creativity

 

                                                  Regis Pappert In Photo

Hiking in Nature boosts a person's creativity !

Go to:  ALASKA CACHE NEWSLETTER, "Around Alaska" - Item AA2

-  Doug

Remaining Thankful!

                                          Photo by Regis Pappert

Greetings to all!  Be grateful for life's generosity throughout the year, especially in love.  -  Doug

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Alaska's Summer Extended

For many, winter’s gripe is lessened by recalling summer Alaska’s wild and pristine through narrative posts and photo illustrations.  If you have not already, join me on my Facebook Fan Page “Adventure Alaska“.  -  Doug

We The People (Native Alaskans)

Pebble Mine vs Bristol Bay Native People
 (Photo by Doug)
 

In consideration of “We the People”, by a 280-246 vote, borough voters last month approved a ban on large-scale resource extraction, including mining, that would “destroy or degrade” salmon habitat. (However,) The Alaska attorney general’s office sued, claiming the initiative usurps and conflicts with the state’s authority to govern management and development of mineral resources. Refer below:   - Doug  

http://www.adn.com/2011/11/04/2154012/northern-dynasty-ceo-blasts-anti.html#storylink=misearch#ixzz1csZVtP2m

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BEAR Essentials

Lower Russian Lake (Top Photo) and Russian River (Bottom Photo), Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
 (Photos by Doug)
  

During a recent adventure trek into the Kenai Peninsula’s mountains I again embraced the wild in wilderness.   A lengthy hike to near the source of the Russian River provided spectacular Alaska autumn back country scenery.  A picturesque Lower Russian Lake above a cascading waterfall led to a pristine glacier view beyond the lake.  Gathering wood for remote log cabin cooking and warmth from the lake in the top photo, and gathering the richest of Nature’s provisions (salmon) from the lower river in the bottom photo illustrate the common and cooperative pursuits of wilderness self-determination by man and beast.    -  Doug

ALASKA – Fishing The UNTAMED

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Heaven's Gate Discovered

 Upper Kenai River Destination - Skilak Lake
 (Photo by Doug)

My previous blog, Floating the Highway to Heaven, suggested a grand adventure ending in glorious style.   The float trip began several miles upriver at Cooper Landing.  Wilderness habitat and wildlife welcomed our journey through smooth to rapid current ending at a wilderness lake shoreline.   Sections of the river were colored red by scores of sockeye salmon nearing a final spawning tribute.   Grizzly brown bear were seen along the shore observing the same colorful progression with a salivating interest.   Our shore lunch at serene Skilak Lake was a pristine setting for more than food (photo above).  My next blog will reveal my encounters with 3 families of brown bear on the same river a week later.    -  Doug

PURSUING THE UNTAMED, "Highway to Heaven"

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Floating the Highway to Heaven

Upper Kenai River  
(Photo by Doug)

 

While rafters for fishing and pleasure enjoy the upper Kenai River the extent of summer, by Labor Day the greater runs of salmon have ended. The river has few fishermen along its banks to distract from one of Alaska’s most scenic wilderness displays.  Wildlife using the river’s edge no longer retreat from human distraction and fall colors emerge as spectacular.  I will be floating this section of the Kenai River from Cooper Landing at Lake Kenai to Skilak Lake below the canyon on September 8.  My next blog will provide an account of the special occasion.    A silver-lining may result from our effort to catch coho (silver) salmon, the last of the salmon species to return to the river from Cook Inlet.    -  Doug

PURSUING THE UNTAMED, “Highway to Heaven” 

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Alaska Under Siege !

Area Near Proposed Pebble Mine 
(Photo by Doug)

 

Pristine Alaska Under Siege !

Pro-active consideration:   Alaska’s Bristol Bay is being threatened with an irresponsible plan for a huge pit mine. Renown wild salmon and trout fisheries flow next to the proposed site. To learn more go to my ‘Alaska Cache Newsletter’ at:   http://adventurealaska-ltd.com/newsletter/index.htm
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