Month: August 2013

Wrangell in the picture for Nat Geo Traveler

Wrangell will soon be featured in National Geographic Traveler Magazine. KSTK’s Shady Grove Oliver caught up with the photographer working on the article and sent back this report.

Searching for a name, finding an identity

The town of Wrangell, once called the “sleeping giant,” has seen an awakening of its native culture and history. In early August, a group of people headed to the original Tlingit settlement 25 miles from present-day Wrangell—for a language and culture camp. It was the first time Tlingit was spoken in Old Town in 65 years.

Marine layer goes hand in hand with heat

Last week, a dense fog blanketed the waters outside of town every morning. For the landlubbers out there, it’s not really just a fog, but something called a marine layer. We can turn to the science of meteorology to find out why this phenomenon was so common this summer.

Wrangell still under burn ban

Wildfires have been a major problem throughout Alaska this summer. Southeast is known for its ever-present rain and chilly weather. But now, even the rainforest is hot and dry. Wrangell has been under a burn ban for the last week, and the town is still waiting for rain.