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Local Customs: A Day at the Beach

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on Aug 15, 2003

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Monashka Bay's "white sand" beaches

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With no space on the immediate waterfront to enjoy the ocean, Kodiak residents usually flock to a number of nearby coves and bays, where beaches are often of fine "sand." Actually these are composed of volcanic dust with other components, but their smooth feel comes close enough to qualify. Residents have a large variety of swimming holes to choose from, but one of the better stretches of "white sand" beach is around the Monashka Bay area, a gorgeous sight in its own right.

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Local Customs: Thank You Berry Much!

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on Aug 16, 2003

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salmonberry

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Salmonberry is a prevalent plant throughout the island and town. It is not uncommon for Kodiak residents to have a bush or two growing on or near their own property (ask herzog63). This pulpy fruit is not the most succulent of the island's berries, but in July and August it is a familiar "fast food" for residents and visitors alike. The berries grow in a conical bunch, with each berry having a stem or hair-like projection, but the fruit is easy to digest and actually quite filling for its size. Unless the bushes sit on private property, go ahead and tear off a handful and see for yourself.

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Local Customs: Area Swimming Holes

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Lake Gertrude, Fort Abercrombie

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Another popular water spot with Kodiak residents is Lake Gertrude at the Fort Abercrombie State Park, an old WWII battery of sorts left in something of its original state by the Navy Department. The lake is roughly 1,000 feet long and a few hundred feet wide, and heavily forested on every perimeter except the one facing the sea (about 200 feet beyond the customary access point). Fish are stocked in the lake and sea gulls freshen up here before heading out into the surf, but these are generally not a bother. If you can tolerate the cold temperature of the water (mid to upper 50s F in summer), Lake Gertrude is a nice spot to relax.

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RickinDutch Thu Dec 15, 2005 22:47 UTC You captured Kodiak's essence very well. Great photos! Welcome to my world :)	Trekki Sat Oct 9, 2004 14:56 UTC Great page of this wonderful island ! Thanks for sharing. Seems, I should head northwest some day to explore this beautiful wildernes !
goingsolo Tue Sep 14, 2004 16:53 UTC What, no bears??	Yubert Sun Apr 4, 2004 01:07 UTC Is pitching a tent on a river bed a safe thing to do? What about the event of a flash flood?

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