Avery Ellfeldt

1 week ago | fm.kuac.org | Shelby Herbert |Avery Ellfeldt

Smoke poured over the Canadian border into eastern Alaska this weekend, bringing poor air quality to communities from Southeast to the Interior. The smoke is from fires in Canada including the Summit Lake Fire, which is burning hundreds of miles away in British Columbia. That fire started in late May, and firefighters have said it's still out of control. Around Fairbanks, people are dealing with an uncomfortable combination of hot weather and poor air quality.

3 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Avery Ellfeldt

On a sunny day in an otherwise dreary spring, Cynthia Adams was catching up with fellow fisherman in Haines’ small boat harbor during the runup to the summer salmon season. Stepping onto her boat, she apologized for the smell wafting through her 1980s cream-colored, fiberglass sternpicker. “Sorry,” she said. “It smells a little bit like a fishing boat.”The vessel, dubbed the Ladyhawke, has earned its scent. Adams has fished for salmon in the Upper Lynn Canal for 25 years.

3 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Avery Ellfeldt

The U.S. portion of a historic, 33-mile hiking trail between Skagway and British Columbia has been off limits to backcountry explorers since 2020. But that’s about to change, with one key caveat. The National Park Service said Wednesday that the U.S. segment of the Chilkoot Trail will open for the first time in years, starting in June. About half the trail is on the U.S. side of the border. Much of that has seen long closures due to the pandemic and flood damage.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Avery Ellfeldt

23 hours agoLove Atlantic beaches and birdwatching? Here are the best state parks in Maine you can't missThe state’s parks are often overshadowed by Acadia National Park—but they shouldn’t be. These must-visit parks showcase the very best of the state’s natural wonders, from rugged coastlines and pristine wilderness.

4 weeks ago | khns.org | Avery Ellfeldt

https://khnswebsitemedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/30170434/30ChilkootTrail-1.mp3The U.S. portion of a historic, 33-mile hiking trail between Skagway and British Columbia has been off limits to backcountry explorers since 2020. But that’s about to change, with one key caveat. The National Park Service said Wednesday that the U.S. segment of the Chilkoot Trail will open for the first time in years, starting in June. About half the trail is on the U.S. side of the border.