From a moose on the loose to pink ponds, here are the top 10 most-read stories in the Outdoors section of the newspaper this year. Enjoy!
1. Moose on the loose at Mendenhall Glacier
2. Curious by Nature: Why did this pond turn pink near Herbert Glacier Trail?
3. Great Sawyer Glacier of Tracy Arm and Ford’s Terror Wilderness is retiring
4. Curious by Nature: Mysterious white matter
5. Possible new invasive species discovered in Juneau
6. Curious by Nature: Why are there so many seagulls in the channel?
7. Clouds to block solar eclipse from view
8. Eaglecrest to pitch beer and wine sales
9. Fish Factor: Sea cucumber could cure cancer
10. A traditional gig: Native Corp. pays berry pickers
We also have a great rotation of local columnists who contribute to the Outdoors section on a regular basis. Here’s a few of the most popular columns this year.
• Off the Beaten Path: Dear Fish and Game: Please create a Board of Outdoor Fashion, by Bjorn Dihle
• On the Trails: Parental care by males (birds and mammals), by Mary Willson
• Alaska Science Forum: Are ravens responsible for wolf packs?, by Ned Rozell
• Gathering Alaska: Twisted stalk, wild cucumber or watermelon berry?, by Corinne Conlon for the Capital City Weekly
• Landscape Alaska: Wake up call for landscaping, by David Lendrum
