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Finding Whitney Pond: A Hidden Gem Beyond Ridgewall
A hidden pond on St. Paul Island reveals rare wildflowers, playful seals, and puffins on the cliffs—an unforgettable walk from Ridgewall to Whitney Pond.
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Finding Kittiwake Lake: A Lesson in Following the Animals
After two failed attempts to find Kittiwake Lake, I finally reached it on my third try. Guided by instinct, a weathered map, and eventually the kittiwakes themselves, I discovered the hidden lake tucked into a depression on St. Paul Island. Along the way I crossed tephra fields, found antlers at a pond, and explored mossy…
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The Land Cloud and the Elusive Lake
This weekend, Carlos, one of his coworkers, and I set out on a tundra trek with high hopes and foggy outcomes. On Saturday, we braved a land cloud, that eerie phenomenon when the dew point and temperature meet just right, causing the sky to descend onto the earth. Think: a cloud on land, thick and…
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Tsunami Warning on the Island
A sudden tsunami warning shook our quiet island day, turning routine into urgency and reminding us what it means to live on the edge of the Bering Sea.
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Mail Day, Wildflowers, and a Warm Breeze
A simple mail day turned into a celebration of wildflowers and rare warmth on the island, where every letter and blossom feels like a gift carried on the breeze.
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