Category Archives: Weather, Tides & Geography

The physical world around us – weather, tides, and natural land features.

Be It Ever so Humid, There’s No Place Like Home

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Early yesterday morning we left Fairbanks and headed home to Haines. By the end of the day, we cleared U.S. customs, having traveled through Canada, and descended the Chilkat River Valley, passing from alpine tundra to sea level within an … Continue reading →

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Cold Sophie

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Today is traditionally the day of Cold Sophie in southern Germany, marking the end of the days of the Eisheilige, or Ice Saints. Apparently in that part of the world, these days are commonly a stretch of unseasonably cold and/or … Continue reading →

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