About This BlogBears. Salmon. Volcanoes. Wilderness. Culture. These are the terranes of Katmai. Each is distinct, but in combination these features create a place like no other. Read about the uniqueness of Katmai in this blog. Katmai: A 99 Year-old Gem
September 21, 2017
99 years ago, Katmai National Monument was formed to protect a geologic landscape. Today, Katmai National Park’s identity incorporates many facets other than geology. Notes from the Field: Puzzle Pieces of the Past
July 29, 2017
Archeology in Katmai is both an art and a science: puzzling over layers of soil to tell stories about the people who once lived here. U.S. Presidents and Katmai
February 14, 2016
Throughout Katmai’s 97 years, several presidents have influenced Katmai’s purpose and the evolution. Which U.S. presidents established, expanded, or adjusted Katmai’s boundaries and why did they do so? Explorers of Katmai Country: Alphonse Pinart (1852-1911)
October 30, 2014
Explorers of Katmai Country: In this series of posts, we’ll highlight different people tied to Katmai’s varied history. Fure's Alarm Clock
June 11, 2014
Why is a rusty clock important to Katmai? Because it belonged to Roy Fure, one of the park’s former residents. Fure and his family used this alarm clock while living at his cabin in the Bay of Islands. This cabin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Last updated: April 14, 2015