Send us a text While June has flown by in our neck of the woods of South Central Alaska, there is much to celebrate and report. We've had a standout year of mosquitoes, which has been good for the birds, sometimes challenging for us humans. I've created a new website to feature my art and photography. As a pilot, the aerial perspective is something that I love sharing with the world. Visit my site at: https://www.katiewritergallery.com to see aerial photography, nature photography of loons, wild...
Jun 29, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Thanks to all the schools, teachers, educators and organizers...School is Out for the Summer! The trees are just leafing out in South Central Alaska and Outdoor Fun and Yard Work has taken a top priority. As an aerial photographer and pilot, I will be focusing more on those fantastic activities and plan to share with you some of my landscape photography of Alaska wilderness. You can email me at: ktphotowork@gmail.com if you have any questions about Alaska! Check out my website tha...
May 15, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text For the past 30 years, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek Birders have held a Birdathon. Local birders count up all of the bird species they see in a 24 hour period. This year's numbers were rather low due to colder temperatures, frozen lakes, rivers as well as snow on the ground into May. Chris and Barb Mannix were crowned this year's champions with 33 bird species. Wade Hopkins counted 30 species as a non-motorized green birder champion and Jasper Marder and his family received the Mag...
May 07, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Music has many therapeutic remedies, emotional and physical. Listen to interviews with Larry Zarella, Kayti Heller, and Danielle Aslanian about how music helps them soothe their souls, process emotions, and bring joy to people's spirits and homes. Also, learn how they are adapting to the social isolation while still creating music and song writing. Here is one of Larry's favorite quotes: "Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul." ~Plato Find more music w...
Apr 22, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text As the snow melts and birds are returning to Alaska, farmers have already been growing vegetable and flower starts for the upcoming summer of 2020. Listen to a conversation with a talented farmer who is as dedicated as they get in growing healthy and nutritious foods. Allie Barker and her husband, Jed Workman of Chugach Farms, located in Chickaloon, Alaska are providing a convenient 'Grab and Go' pick up of fresh produce, fermented goods, eggs and high quality foods that will be a...
Apr 20, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text While we are adjusting to the changes of seasons, schedules, and sanity, music is one continual element that is sure to lift our spirits. Listen to Roots and Branches, a fabulous trio of Alaskan musicians that will brighten even the foggiest of days in an Alaskan Spring thaw. When there is still 4 feet of snow on the ground and it is too soft to ski, it's time to bring out the musical instruments and make some noise. Also, huge thanks to the schools and teachers for their creative...
Apr 18, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Long time Alaska bush pilot, Paul Claus has flown over 40 years in Alaska. Scientists are a group of professionals that are frequent flyers with Claus who is well known for his bush flying specialty, challenging terrain and unique landing zones. While Claus is the expert in the air, PhD scientists are the authorities of their scientific studies. Yet, they each have their own sets of observations: the bird's eye view and ice core studies. Listen to how one pilot's job has multiple ...
Apr 14, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Long time mushing champion and mentor, Jeff King talks about this year's unexpected events that shaped his year. While he is recovering amazingly well from his surgery, he continues to run dogs with his fat bike in Denali National Park. His beloved dog, Zig recently gave birth to a new litter of puppies. For more information on Jeff King's lively dog yard, go to: www.huskyhomestead.com. There, you can even order gourmet chocolates, books on mushing and learn about Alaska. Support ...
Apr 08, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text Legendary Alaskan bush pilot, Paul Claus has flown over a vast region from the mountains of British Columbia to the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. His bird's eye view and keen observations have given him a unique perspective of the changing landscape. This part 1 of 2 episodes shares Paul's voice about his 40+ year career as a bush pilot over rugged and remote regions of North America. For more info: www.ultimathulelodge.com Support the show You can visit my website for links to othe...
Apr 08, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text While there is a lot of anxiety and unrest about the pandemic, we must keep our spirits up. This short podcast has some fun Alaskan sounds and music from the Denali Cooks. May it put a smile on your face for some light hearted entertainment and Happy Birthday Wishes to Tony Crocetto on April 5th, 2020! Support the show You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: https://www.katiewritergallery.com...
Apr 06, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Kim Toft of North South Wales, Australia is an award winning artist and author who has perfected silk art and is eager to spread the message of celebrating nature. The fall of 2019, I had the pleasure to speak with Kim as she was hanging her show at the Robert Bateman Center of Nature, where she was a featured artist. Her website is: www.kimtoft.com.au The Robert Bateman Center of Nature is located in Victoria, British Columbia. It offers inspiration and appreciation of the natura...
Apr 05, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text As the 2020 Youth Olympic Games held in Lausaunne, Switzerland were underway in January, it was just the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to Kate McNay Koch discuss how she her husband, Bill Koch (4 time Olympian and World Champion Nordic Skier), cheered on their 18-year old son, Will Koch at the Youth Winter Olympic Games. Will Koch won a Bronze Medal in the 10K Race. Kate also discusses how the US Ski Team teaches safe travel techniques to athletes and how they are ada...
Apr 02, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Climatologists have been using data from airports for a long time. Temperature, dew point, wind, precipitation, and cloud cover are a few commonly recorded facts that have been collected over time to not only assist pilots in making decisions about safe flying, but also for the study of weather over a span of time. Episode one is an interview with Climatologist, Brian Brettschneider of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Thank you for listening! You can also see my photography an...
Mar 23, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1
