Seward residents enjoyed the expertise and adventurous spirit of three Alaskans in January and February. As a benefit for the local office of Kachemak Heritage Land Trust, long-distance bicyclist Frank Lahr described his round the world trip. He endured and enjoyed intense heat, welcoming strangers, AK47s, and surprisingly few flat tires. Carl Tobin, Alaska Pacific University professor and wetland crazy, took us with him on a mountain bike trip across the Alaska Range. Showing remarkable endurance, determination, and mental stamina, he and two others biked, hiked, slogged, and bushwhacked over 700 miles on a diet of Malt-O-Meal, liquid butter, and energy bars. Lastly, local wildlife biologist and author Dave Smith gave a fascinating and entertaining debunking of many myths surrounding brown bears.

Thanks to all who helped in this success, especially to KHLT members Jim and Sue Pfeiffenberger who wrestled with all the details and ensured a flawless slide show series.

Assistant Director Marie McCarty shows off our new
Kachemak Bay Region outreach display
generously funded by the Homer Foundation.