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On a recent winter's night one of our Refuge biologists out doing owl surveys in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area witnessed a convoy of cars heading down the icy road. These visitors weren't headed to a special ice fishing trip or campout...
...visitors to enjoy a walk on the Keen Eye Nature Trail or Centennial Trail or any of the Refuge trails in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area. It's a great way to have some summer fun and experience the natural world!Candace Ward has worked...
...at the Big Sit this year, and our rangers are excited to say that our Big Sit circle is a rare spot in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area that has cell service! Participants can "tweet" their experiences live from circles around the country...
...of sight-exposed baits.Under a special use permit, trapping is permitted on most Refuge lands except the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area (SWRA) and around the Kenai Refuge headquarters, as depicted on a map available at our office on Ski...
...areas have positions available for summer 2012: * Park Rangers -- Fee Program: Rangers work outdoors in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge managing fee collections in campgrounds, helping campground hosts...
...accelerates as summer visitors arrive to recreate. Instead of leading snowshoe treks, I guide hikes in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area, and plan fun Saturday nature programs in our Hidden Lake Campground. We investigate tracks in mud instead...
As you read this, perhaps you are wondering, "Why is the Refuge Fire Management Officer writing about wildlife habitat projects and wildlife-oriented recreation opportunities?" Well, I have to say that I've asked myself that same question. As I thought how to answer that question, I realized there is a very simple explanation. It's really all about the critters, about their habitats, and about our (public) access to places where wildlife live. I also realized that every refuge employee and volunteer, even the firefighters, play a role in wildlife and habitat conservation "for the continuing benefit of the American people" (from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Mission).
...the Kenai Birding Celebration this weekend, the Kenai Watershed Forum will be offering birding trips in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area, and while the trip is still several days away, the time to book it is now. "The Skilak tour is brand...
...our favorite places," Pritchett said of the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area. A fresh pile of firewood awaits users...the morning view from Bottenintnin Lake in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area earlier this month. Tucked away in the...
...a family hike near Hidden Lake earlier this week. Photo by M. Scott Moon After six days of camping in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area, Celeste Millington of Soldotna decided to spend Tuesday evening, her last night in the woods, hiking with her...