Years ago, during a visit to Kelly Lake in late May, I noticed swirls and upwellings in front...than females. Females live longer, up to 28 years in Kelly Lake, and grow larger. Spawning occurs at 55-60 degrees...

...sightings recently that have energized local birders. Starting on September 29, a pair of Ruddy Ducks was found at Kelly Lake on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. This small diving duck has been recorded on the peninsula only a handful of times...

...fascination with planes formed at 5 when he flew in his Uncle's Super Cub from Lake Hood in Anchorage to a family cabin at Kelly Lake in Talkeetna. "My interest was sparked during that first flight, more or less," he said. "It felt very surreal...

...adventure activities have included hikes along the Russian Lakes Trail, Fuller Lake Trail, and one a few weeks ago to Kelly Lake in minus 20-degree weather. A subgroup within the off-leash group is also forming for people who own dogs under...

...students completing a significant trail enhancement project on the Skyline Trail and assisted in the construction on the new Kelly Lake public use cabin. YCC is perhaps the refuge's most successful program offering young adults job training and an introduction...

...out Seven Lakes Trail. The trail provides good snowshoeing and skiing opportunities and the trailheads are located at Kelly Lake Campground (along the Sterling Highway) and Engineer Lake Campground (Mile 9.4 from the east entrance of Skilak...