by wilderness | Sep 1, 2015 | Alaska, Denali, Executive Order, McKinley, Obama, President
DENALIThis week President Obama announced that he would be issuing an executive order to change the name of North America’s tallest mountain. In 1917 the 20,237 foot peak (called Denali by indigenous Athabascan people) was federally recognized as Mt....
by wilderness | Aug 2, 2013 | 2013 trips, Alaska, backpacking, bears, blog, camping, trip leader, wilderness
We’re pretty fortunate at Wilderness Volunteers to work with and interact with an excellent group of dedicated volunteers. We’re grateful for all the hard work our participants put in, giving something back in precious wild spaces.One such volunteer...
by wilderness | Mar 23, 2012 | Alaska, whales
Humpback whales migrate from the warm waters near Hawai’i in the winter to the Alaskan waters each summer (2500 – 3000 miles!). The scientists at The Jupiter Research Foundation’s Humpback Whale Project objective was to make Humpback whale vocals...
by wilderness | Aug 26, 2010 | Alaska, Kenai, media, Press, trail work
From the Peninsula ClarionFriday, August 20, 2010 Story last updated at 8/20/2010 – 1:02 pm Refuge Notebook: Wilderness Volunteers help rebuild trailPhoto By Refuge Staff The 2010 Wilderness Volunteers trail crew and staff from the Kenai National Wildlife...
by wilderness | Jul 27, 2010 | Alaska, David Walburn, music, trail work, video, wildlife
Tired of the same old commute to work each morning? Need to liven up your work week? Take a cue from the 2009 Denali National Park Wilderness Volunteer’s work crew. And for some great music about working in Alaska, check out David Walburn’s “Cabin...
