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Happy autumnal equinox


Chilly Monday

A cold front has moved into Interior Alaska, bringing a full day of rain on Sunday and cool temps on Monday. The soggy Sunday even drove me to light a fire in the wood stove. At 41F degrees, Fairbanks won’t even hit half of where San Antonio will be.

I’m not complaining, but I’m also not ready for that four letter word that starts with an ‘s’.


When in Seward…

The Flamingo Lounge

Resurrection Bay


It’s Salmonfest Weekend


Otis Returns

King Otis of Katmai; Photo credit: NPS/explore.org

Otis returned to Brooks Falls in Katmai on Wednesday. It was the first time he had been seen since last autumn. Otis, the Bear Cam favorite, is believed to be 27 years old. A winner of 4 Fat Bear titles, Otis last won two seasons ago.

Otis, with a lunch of fresh sockeye; Photo credit: NPS/F.Jimenez

Otis is arguably the most skilled fisher-bear in Katmai. His technique is effortless, and he wastes no energy as the old bruin fattens up for another hibernation.

Welcome back Otis. Your fan club has been waiting for you.


A bit warm for Fairbanks

Monday was our first 90F degree day since June of 2017.


QOTD

The Feltleaf willow

“All over Alaska, moose are sucking in new leaves like whales inhaling plankton.”

—The Juneau Empire


Katmai Bear Cam

The Bear Cam at Brooks Falls of Katmai is back on. Tune in at your leisure to check in on your favorite bruins as they fish for salmon and fatten up for the upcoming winter.

Link:

https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls


4th of July Parade

First Avenue Fairbanks, Alaska; circa 1911?

The second building in the picture is the George C. Thomas Memorial Library, which was built in 1909. The log building was home to the Fairbanks public library until 1977, and it was registered as a National Historic Landmark in 1978. The building still stands today.

Happy 4th of July.