The first observations of orchids in the area were in 2020. Now they are becoming more common.

Many foggy days in Noorvik during the fall of 2017.

Caribou calving on the Kobuk River, seems early to calf.

Unusual swallow species

The caribou are crossing at different times and locations as the years go by.

9-5-13 Caribou delayed - Kiana, Alaska, USA

The blueberries are so ripe now that the best time to pick those are late morning while they are chilled down and the leaves are not so moist, otherwise they fall easily or squish in your fingers.

A normal daily river level here is about 46', so we are nearly eight (8') feet above normal.