Island Byways

Enjoying the magic of summer, birding among the seaweed, and more! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island in the North Pacific. 

Subtle changes in color as summer begins to fade to fall; pink salmon, sockeye, and coho in the rivers - bears, too! Snippets of life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Meteor showers, fin whales near shore, pink salmon, and more make August a special time in Kodiak. News about life on an island in the North Pacific.

Ferns and roses - an island in bloom. Little glimpses of life on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska.

Summer heat has arrived in Kodiak! While locals are trying to stay cool in the heat, things are glowing in the mesosphere. Noctilucent clouds, the highest altitude clouds we have, can be seen in upper latitudes in summer. Listen here to learn more about these magic clouds. 

The symphony of wildflowers continues! Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

The island is covered in fields full of majestic lupin - go wandering! And if you are wandering in the Monashka Bay or Spruce Cape area, keep your eyes and ears peeled for humpback whales. Life on an island in the North Pacific!

The incredible season of green has arrived on Alaska's Emerald Isle, young ravens are making noise, and little birds are everywhere. Just some of the rich, lush life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Summer solstice - a bittersweet moment in northern latitudes. Chocolate lilies, lupin, shooting stars and more are showing up in the wildflower world - in spite of the wet weather. Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

How many shades of green are there? The lush landscape of Kodiak Island seems to have an unending variety of shades. Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska.