Totems hewn from 850-year-old tree will guard new science center
A pair of totems carved from a roughly 850-year-old red spruce tree will keep watch over the entrance to Prince William Sound Science Center’s new campus. Mike Webber began on the totems in December, often working for 12 or more hours per day in the Cordova workshop where he carved his first totem over 20 years ago.
Sheridan Glacier in the afternoon on March 13
Photos form Sheridan Glacier in mid-March: It was overcast and cold, then started to drizzle while traversing the thick ice. It was tranquil out on the frozen water.
Our frozen planet
Sheridan Glacier never disappoints with its stunning shades of luminescent blues. Remnants of the last ice age, this glacier provides a wintery playground for all. Photos by Amanda Williams, for the Cordova Times.
Photo of the week
The sun sets, displaying rich pink and purple hues as the moon rises above the snowcapped mountains on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 in Cordova. Photo by Amanda Williams, The Cordova Times
Photos of the week
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, local photographer David Little was gifted with a spectacular display of the northern lights.In the first shot, the aurora borealis is seen nestled in a blanket of stars over the Alaska Marine Highway’s “Aurora” ferry - an especially picturesque backdrop for its namesake vessel.Later on that same evening, Little photographed another breathtaking shot at Cordova...
The night when all of Alaska stepped outside to look up
Last Sunday night, Alaskans from all across the state stepped outside to watch a magical aurora borealis show. In parts of the state, the green ribbons began emerging out of the darkness as early as about 8 p.m., and many people were able to see the purple and red lights — which indicate the highest possible level of aurora...
