The primary peaks of the central Alaska Range, Mt. Foraker (17,400 ft.), Mt. Hunter (14,573 ft.) & Denali (20,320 ft.), are stunning when viewed from any location. Denali is the Crown Jewel of Denali National Park & Preserve & the highest mountain in North America. At least 9 Native Peoples since time immemorial used unique names for the mountain. Five Athabaskan languages surround the Park, each having its own place name. The name “Denali” comes from “deenaalee”, from

Seasonal sky phenomena across Alaska can occur abruptly or cover several hours…some events not to be appreciated again for years…or never again in a lifetime. From the top: Rainbows of course are relatively common during our summer season of long days & double arcs are always nice. The clarity in our sub-zero winter atmosphere allows for countless star-fields to be enjoyed, especially on a moon-less night. Powerful weather systems often collide over Alaska’s many mountai

The Northern Hawk Owl is a medium-size little owl averaging about 14-16 inches long, have a wingspan of 18 inches & weigh in at a whopping 11 ounces. They have beautiful plumage, are one of the few owls that are only active during the day & are non-migratory, staying within its breeding range. So…you’re just hanging around on a twig one afternoon minding your own business & enjoying a sunny spring day…then all that changes! Along comes the incredibly intelligent & can

These are harmless “Coronas”! The word “Corona” is from mid-16th century Latin meaning ‘garland, wreath or crown’. It is also used to describe the rarefied gaseous envelope of our sun. A sun’s corona is only visible during a total solar eclipse as it surrounds the black disk of the moon. In the world of auroral displays, coronae are an aspect of formation describing the aurora as it passes overhead at the viewers zenith. Though the walls of aurora stand straight up in