Be Ready for any Season When You Visit Nabesna

First of all, let me appologize for the lack of updates. I've been experiencing some technical problems which I think I have worked out.

This morning for the third straight day, we woke up to snow. It's not unusual at this time of year but it can sure be a spirit breaker. Summer seems so close and the bushes and trees look they will have leaves any day, but Mother Nature reminds us that she's the one making the weather calls. It's days just like this that are the reason we tell our visiting friends and families to be ready for any season when you're here.

Note: The next Nabesna Road update will be on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

Conditions:
Nabesna Road is in fair condition. Thanks to the snow, Nabesna Road is very muddy and slick. The road is rough in places, especially beyond Mile 36. There is shallow water crossing the road in numerous places. Low clearance vehicles should use caution. Four wheel drive is not required but may be helpful when going up hills.

If you have four wheel drive use it. Help is a long way away.

Insider Tips:

There are a lot of moose around right now, mainly cows with yearling calves. Soon these calves will get the boot from dear old mom so that she can give birth to this year’s calf. At least half of the moose killed by cars in Alaska are calves. Remember when you see a cow moose cross the road, there may be a couple of calves following behind her.

Wildlife Sightings:

Caribou x8 (5/13)

Lynx x1 (5/13)

Moose x12 (5/13, 5/15)

Porcupine x1 (5/13)

Trumpeter Swans x4 (5/13, 5/15)

Harlequin Ducks x5 (5/12)

Hawk Owl (5/11)

Migrants that have arrived:

White Crown Sparrows

Yellow Crown Sparrows

Yellow Legs

Barrow’s Golden Eye

Yellow Shafted Flicker

Snipe