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Cook Inlet, Alaska · January 30, 2026 · 5 min

Flares Over Cook Inlet (And In My Soul)

Winter flares over Cook Inlet reveal how easy it is to ignore warning signs—burnout, exhaustion, and the quiet signals from our bodies and souls.

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Ice & Fire All Across the Sea ️Alaska Life

Cook Inlet, Alaska · March 14, 2026

Ice & Fire All Across the Sea

An "ice and fire" sunset over the frozen Cook Inlet with vibrant colors and clear mountain views from the coast of the Kenai Peninsula during a quiet winter evening.

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Spring is on the Calendar: Coming Soon!Alaska Life

Cook Inlet, Alaska · March 13, 2026

Spring is on the Calendar: Coming Soon!

A walk through the impressive ice formations along the Cook Inlet. We wait for the arrival of spring as the ice begins to 'rot' and melt!

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Venus flashes over Mount RedoubtAlaska Life

Cook Inlet, Alaska · March 12, 2026

Venus flashes over Mount Redoubt

Venus flashes above Mount Redoubt in this quick look at a winter evening over the Cook Inlet. I caught the moment the focus clears to reveal the volcano and the planet shining over the shifting ice flows.

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Caribou Crossing: Soldotna traffic updateWildlife

Soldotna, Alaska · February 21, 2026

Caribou Crossing: Soldotna traffic update

Caribou navigate the winter streets of Soldotna, Alaska, in this video documenting wildlife movement through town. The footage shows the Kenai Lowlands caribou herd as they cross roads and move past local businesses, showcasing the unique intersection of urban life and nature on the Kenai Peninsula.

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Fresh Beach Snow on Old IceAlaska Life

Cook Inlet, Alaska · February 18, 2026

Fresh Beach Snow on Old Ice

Drone footage captures the intersection of fresh snow and old ice at Salamatof Beach along the Cook Inlet. The video follows the coastline near Kenai and Nikiski, highlighting the dramatic winter scenery and the interaction between the frozen shore and the ocean waves.

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Steamy Moose | Cold air. Warm breath. Wild Alaska.Wildlife

Cook Inlet, Alaska · February 14, 2026

Steamy Moose | Cold air. Warm breath. Wild Alaska.

A close-up look at a moose in the snowy Alaskan wilderness. This video features the "steamy" breath of the moose in the cold winter air, capturing a quiet and majestic moment in the woods.

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