Outdoors
A Report from Valdez Glacier-KCHU Audio
On the evening of July 7th into the early hours of July 8th, the Valdez Glacier underwent a massive separation and calving event. According to drone footage, it appears the entire remainder of floating toe has separated, leaving the rest of the glacier to sit upon land. KCHU’s
Gabriella Palko looks into the historical and climatic impact of this story.
‘Into the Wild’ Bus Removed -AP
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was removed Thursday, state officials said.
Potential Flood Warning
Denali Highway is Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2020CONTACT: Caitlin Frye, (907) 451-5307, caitlin.frye@alaska.gov The Denali Highway Is Now Open for Public TravelDrivers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling. (FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Denali Highway is now open from Cantwell, on the Parks Highway, to Paxson, on the Richardson Highway. Beginning […]
Wrangell-St. Elias will Maintain Certain Outhouses & Vault Toilets
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve will open and maintain certain outhouses and vault toilets on or near roads and trailheads in the park
KCHU Coffee Break-CRD Shorebird Fest 2020
Listen to our 5/5 Coffee Break talking about Copper River Shorebird Festival 2020
At The End of the Road
“Only twenty people at a time,” says the tram operator, marking the first entry of coronavirus into my immediate world. It’s early March at Alyeska Resort. The pandemic has felt away from the United States, let alone Alaska, until now.
National Park Service Closures
