Snowmachines can be fun, but since they can weigh up to 600 pounds and travel at speeds of 120 mph, it takes skill and judgement to ride them safely. To better ensure that young riders know how to be responsible on their sleds, the Safe Kids of the Kenai Peninsula program and Central Peninsula Hospital annually host a Children's Snowmobile Safety Awareness Event.
Snowmachines and kids: a dangerous combination when proper precautions are not taken to ensure young riders are mentally and physically ready for the responsibility of driving their own sled.
Christmas is only about a month away, and the pressure is on to come up with appropriate gifts. If you're looking for something in the $10 to $30 range, consider giving a book or magazine to the people on your list who love the outdoors.
Nothing makes me happier during winter's dark and cold than cozying up to a good book and a hot mug of cocoa. In light of the Christmas season fast approaching and knowing some of you may be searching for interesting books for the readers on your Christmas list, I would like to share some great books by local Kenai Peninsula authors. These authors have all spent countless hours researching, photographing and writing about topics for which they have a deep and abiding passion.