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Mary Willson's Juneau Empire Trail and Nature Columns

Early spring on The Rock 05/06/07
About the birds and the fish - bees are another story 04/29/07
Life-and-death struggles: nature's business as usual 04/01/07
Stunning views via Spaulding Meadows trail 03/18/07
Hiker's paradise only yards away 02/18/07
Beaver engineering makes a difference 02/04/07
Winter whale-watching can be done boat free 01/21/07
Rodents, fungi and other small wonders play big role in forest chain 01/07/07
For Crow Point area hikers, signs of change are all around 12/24/06
Red squirrels: Little critters, complex lives 12/03/06
Biological odd couples: Plants are more social than they look 11/26/06
It's not hard to find Juneau's kayak 'trails' 11/05/06
Hunting among the forces that shape duck behavior 10/29/06
Versatility a big advantage for plant species 10/08/06
Plenty of fun to be had under Thunder 09/24/06
A choice faces hikers using Dan Moller trail routes 09/10/06
Cottonwoods color Southeast forests in vivid shades 09/03/06
Alaska's vibrant biodiversity displayed along Eagle River 08/06/06
Refurbished Perseverance maintains Juneau's history 07/30/06
Mount Roberts displays floral curiosities 07/16/06
Exploring the Granite Creek Trail 07/02/06
Bridget Point is in full flower 06/11/06
Lots of natural history going on in wetlands 12/04/05
Keeping track of time with wild plants 08/14/05