...established in Potter Marsh, would absolutely cover the marsh," said Michael Shephard, plant ecologist with the state and private forestry office of the U.S. Forest Service. "There would be no more geese, no ducks, no terns, no swans." Purple...

Whether it's for hiking, boating, picnics or fishing, most Alaskans will find any excuse to be outside during the summer. The season is our reward for tolerating months of marginal weather, and we will brave cooler-than-usual temperatures and swarms of no-see-ums in order to enjoy it while it lasts.