Island Byways

Whales, whales, whales! Eastern Pacific gray whales are showing up in some unusual places near town. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

Nature journaling, trail projects, and Audubon hikes - plus nesting birds, whales, and wildflowers! Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak.

Spruce tips, fiddlehead ferns, fireweed, and all manner of green things are rapidly spreading on Kodiak. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Springtime in Kodiak - Crab Festival, nesting birds, beach walks, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Summer is sneaking up on us in the north; whales are moving through local waters, and Peter Pan appears on our stage! Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Baby lupin, pushki, plant sales, and spring markets. A little sun and warmth make the Emerald Isle shine—life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

The colors of spring, the community cleanup, and more. Life on Kodiak - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Gray whale migration, Audubon hikes, and an arts-filled weekend ahead. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak.

Has spring finally arrived? Gray whales, performing arts, songwriting, and more in this week's edition of Island Byways. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

Plant sales, music, and film festivals! All highlighted by beautiful spring-ish weather on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

The gray whale migration has begun; First Friday events include the season's final Galley Tables. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak!

Spring break, typically confused Spring weather, and the total lunar eclipse. Life on Kodiak, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

A total lunar eclipse will grace our skies Thursday evening and Cinderella has three final performances this weekend. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

A planetary line up and stars on the main stage in the Arts Council production of Cinderella. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

The forest is showing a hint of spring green and the stages at the auditorium are abuzz with theatrical productions. Life on Kodiak - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

A book swap for young readers and the Great Backyard Bird Count! Life on Alaska's Emerld Isle...

Sunny skies break up the soggy weather, but no matter the weather, there's a variety of ducks to observe in bays and ponds—life on Kodiak, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Where has all the snow gone? Galley Tables storytelling and more...Life on Kodiak, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Wanderings on a sunny afternoon, spring-like growth, and more....life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Hello 2025! Hiking through Kodiak's lush forests brightens even gray days. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Wrapping up the year with basketball tournaments and time outdoors. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Tough situations bring a sense of unity to the island community. We are pulling together on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Big storms pepper the island and big tides bring in interesting beach finds. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Kodiak - the windy city of the north, colorful sunrises, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Spooky season has arrived on Kodiak! Enjoy the latest Boo theatre experience, maybe see a few meteors and more... Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Beautiful autumn weather, clear skies for comet viewing, and more - life on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak.

The winds of November come early to Kodiak! Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Life on the road and news from the island. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Autumn's circle of life, the equinox, and more! Life on Kodiak Island, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Busy autumn weekends, silver salmon, and more...Life on Kodiak Island, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Labor Day weekend in Kodiak means it's time for the Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair. It all kicks off Friday evening and goes through Sunday. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Subtle changes are afoot as the silver salmon arrive - great sunsets, the supermoon, and the golds of late summer. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

Pink salmon, kids fishing, amazing aurora, and awesome hikes. Life on Kodiak!

Darker night skies return on Kodiak just in time for the Perseid Meteor showers. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle!

'Tis the season of pink on Kodiak Island. Summer is quietly moving along as the pink salmon move into the rivers and fireweed blossoms climb higher. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

The seasons of summer are flying by - red salmon, pink salmon, and dolly varden are running, wildflowers are blooming, and tidepools are teeming with life. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Gray, drizzly, cool days and electric blue clouds - life on Kodiak Island, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Mother Nature shows us why Kodiak Island has earned the moniker "Emerald Isle". Enjoy the many opportunities for live music this week - and of course, Happy 4th of July!

'Tis the season of purple on Kodiak Island - purple iris, beach peas, and more are in bloom. Baby ravens are making themselves heard in the spruce forests. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Ho, ho, ho - it's finally summer in Kodiak! Reds are swimming upriver, Dollies are swimming downriver - life is good on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

The greening of Kodiak is in full force, bumble bee food is on the way, and The Ken Peltier Band will be in town later this month. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

The season of babes has arrived on Kodiak Island - Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Springtime on Kodiak Island, Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Spring finally arrives, bee food, and orcas! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Springtime snow, birds, and graduates! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Springtime in Kodiak means it's time to clean up, get ready to plant, and do a little whale watching. Luckily, you can do all three this weekend. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Spring arrives in Kodiak in the form of ravens, eagles, beach grass, bears, and more. Life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.

Torrential rain and wind - springtime in Kodiak! But there's rarely a dull moment on Alaska's Emerald Isle - tune in to see what's going on this week.

A visit to Wisconsin, geese, cranes, turkeys and...whales? Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island and then some.

Low tides, full moons, worms, eclipses, and more! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Snow, fun, and sun are covered in this episode. Plus, where do Kodiak's puffins go in the winter? What do they do? All this and more - life on Alaska's Emerald Isle.