opens at 8 a.m. until fruit runs out. WebPrior to the establishment of the park in 1980, this area was used for various activities including, hunting, guiding, berry picking, snow machining, horseback riding, snow Assessment valuation records are updated only once a year. The plant is prolific on the peninsula, especially as ground cover in sunny areas of forest. There are several good berry-identification books and pocket guides available to purchase locally or check out from area libraries, and the Cooperative Extension Service offers a wealth of resources, as well. Variations of those comments formed a background of chatter for the hour-and-a-half walk on Tsalteshi Trails, ebbing and flowing like waves on a shoreline, quieting as the hunters became engrossed in their task and crescendoing when someone found something new, exciting and hopefully delicious or at least safely edible. KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 907-262-INFO (4636) Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Donations & Volunteer Opportunities Wildland Firefighter Foundation Blood Bank of Alaska LoveINC of Kenai Peninsula National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (for AK) Red Cross - Alaska Volunteer Emergency Medical Professionals - The Mountain Vista and Savage River Areas, Denali is bear and moose country! Chumley advised the berry hunters that they grow their knowledge over time, getting a handle on a few favorite berries first, learning where they grow and when they ripen. Messages. As most people know, cranberries are also good for any problems with the urinary tract. Spring Skies over Bethel A rainbow and the tundra are overshadowed by a spectacular looking downpouring cloud on May 3rd, 2016 in Bethel with the setting sun giving it a fiery glow. home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. Their juicy blueberries are grown United States. Baneberries have been found near Eielson Visitor Center. Check website for updated info. in those areas, soon also strawberries and blueberries. We were just saying "Hope they have Hucks in Alaska".