Whistle them down
Article Abstract:
The native Inupiaq tribe in Alaska believes the aurora borealis are spirits of the dead. Children often try to tempt the fate of the dead spirits by whistling at them. Scientific information about the aurora is given.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2001
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Just like weasel
Article Abstract:
A personal account of an encounter with an Alaskan weasel and details of weasel behavior. Weasels are described as fierce, elusive and quick and particularly well suited to catching their favored prey of mice.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2003
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Getting it right
Article Abstract:
The inspiration that a writer gets by looking at the snow covered mountain ranges and landscapes of Alaska is discussed.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2005
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