A Great Trip Needs An Extraordinary Destination ...Hallo Bay? ABSOLUTELY

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Bear: Good Catch ©PPTorre

Bear: Coming Up For Air! ©PPTorre

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Coming Up For Air!
Paolo and Pierangela Torre © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Guest: Guess Who?♥?♥? ©PPTorre

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Guess Who?
??
Paolo and Pierangela Torre © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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WEATHER: Tuesday 08.31.10


August Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY (observed weather from Camp: 07:00am)
58º 34.062 N, 153º 54.053 W
Weather Conditions: Mostly clear with some patchy clouds
Visibility: 40 miles
Ceiling: Unlimited
Wind: 12 mph out of W
Wind Gusts: to 22 mph
Current Temp: 51F (10.6c)
High Daytime Temp Yesterday: 60F (15.6c)
Barometric Pressure: 29.71 Steady
Outside Humidity: 79%
Rainfall: 00.01 Total inches last 24 hours
Rainfall: 01.92 Total inches for August
Rainfall: 11.94 Total inches since May 21, 2010
Observed Sea Swell off Beach: 1.0 ft
Actual Sunrise: 7:15 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:25 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 10:10 PM
Moon Rise: 10:28 PM
Moon Set: 4:38 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 60% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 15h 39m
Length of Day: 14h 10m
Tomorrow will be 5m 17s shorter
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: August 31, 1953 -
Ted Stevens was appointed as the U.S. District Attorney in Fairbanks, his first government job in Alaska.
AURORA FORECAST: Minimum (0)
AURORA LIVECAM

TIGGER FORECAST: day off!

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Mostly cloudy. Patchy morning fog. Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the upper 50F to lower 60F (13.3c to 15.6c). Lows in 40F (4.4c). Variable wind 10 mph, becoming light winds tonight
Actual Sunrise: 6:59 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:10 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 9:55 PM
Moon Rise: 10:12 PM
Moon Set: 4:23 PM
Have a Safe Day!



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August Full Moon - Wonderful View!
Brad Garasky © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Bears: Two Bears, One Fish! ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Two Bears, One Fish!
Simyra © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Alaska Brown Bear: information
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Wildlife Notebook Series

Guest: Our Swiss Friend and Bear! ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Guest: Our Swiss Friend and Bear!

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Guest: Gary and Bear ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Guest: Gary & Bear!

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Guest: Scott ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Our Guest: Scott Out Bearviewing!

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Artwork by William Hawkins 2010

Rio Grande 36 x 24

Blown Away 24 x 36

Last year we posted about our friend, William Hawkins, who is a very fine artist: click here to see "Gentle Ben's Brother" and "Gentle Ben's Sister & Cub"

This year we are proud to present you with William Hawkins new artworks that were inspired by the summer monsoons and a bit of travelling throughout the western United States.

bear smile

WEATHER: Monday 08.30.10


August Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY (observed weather from Camp: 07:00am)
58º 34.062 N, 153º 54.053 W
Weather Conditions: Mostly cloudy with some patches of blue sky
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: 4,000 ft (broken sky)
Wind: 10 mph out of NW
Wind Gusts: to 16 mph
Current Temp: 51F (10.6c)
High Daytime Temp Yesterday: 57F (13.9c)
Barometric Pressure: 29.73 Steady
Outside Humidity: 79%
Rainfall: 00.01 Total inches last 24 hours
Rainfall: 01.91 Total inches for August
Rainfall: 11.93 Total inches since May 21, 2010
Observed Sea Swell off Beach: 1.0 ft
Actual Sunrise: 7:12 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:28 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 10:13 PM
Moon Rise: 10:02 PM
Moon Set: 3:17 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 69% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 15h 45m
Length of Day: 14h 15m
Tomorrow will be 5m 15s shorter
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: August 30, 1918 -
Father William Duncan died at Metlakatla, a town he was instrumental in founding in 1887.
AURORA FORECAST: Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM

TIGGER FORECAST: sleeping

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with isolated showers early this morning becoming numerous by late morning and into evening. Highs in the mid 50F to lower 60F (12.8c to 15.6c). Lows in 40F (4.4c). Light winds. Around Kachemak Bay SW wind 15 mph in the afternoon, becoming light by evening
Actual Sunrise: 6:57 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:13 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 9:58 PM
Moon Rise: 9:46 PM
Moon Set: 3:02 PM
Have a Safe Day!

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Bear: Mellow Bear ©SLeibold

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Mellow Bear!

Sara Leibold © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Bear: Rolling in the Sand! ©SLeibold

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Rolling in the Sand!

Sara Leibold © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Camp: Jamie in the Galley ©BGarasky

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Jamie Helping in the Galley
Brad Garasky © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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WEATHER: Sunday 08.29.10


August Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY (observed weather from Camp: 07:45am)
58º 34.062 N, 153º 54.053 W
Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy, 70% clear, patchy fog
Visibility: 40 miles
Ceiling: Variable 4,000 to 7,000 ft
Wind: 12 mph out of W
Wind Gusts: to 24 mph
Current Temp: 52F (11.1c)
High Daytime Temp Yesterday: 63F (17.2c)
Barometric Pressure: 29.88 Steady
Outside Humidity: 80%
Rainfall: 00.00 Total inches last 24 hours
Rainfall: 01.90 Total inches for August
Rainfall: 11.92 Total inches since May 21, 2010
Observed Sea Swell off Beach: 1.0 ft
Actual Sunrise: 7:10 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:31 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 10:16 PM
Moon Rise: 9:46 PM
Moon Set: 1:54 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 79% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 15h 51m
Length of Day: 14h 21m
Tomorrow will be 5m 16s shorter
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: August 29, 1885 -
Lieutenant Henry Allen reached St. Michael after exploring the Copper and Yukon Rivers.
AURORA FORECAST: Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM

TIGGER FORECAST: stalking Clint!

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Areas of fog in the morning. Isolated showers inland in the morning. Otherwise becoming mostly sunny until evening when it will become partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50F to mid 60F (12.8c to 18.3c). Lows in the 40F (4.4c). Variable wind to 10 mph. Around Kachemak Bay winds will be W 15 mph in the evening becoming light
Actual Sunrise: 6:55 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:16 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 10:01 PM
Moon Rise: 9:30 PM
Moon Set: 1:38 PM
Have a Safe Day!



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"The Sentinel"
Daisy on Office Birdfeeder!
(no birds were harmed!)

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Bear: Lazy Fisherbear ©SLeibold

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Lazy Fisherbear!

Sara Leibold © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Camp: Salmon Cloud ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Salmon Cloud!
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*
Camp 1 day/1 night
bear & nature trip!
click here

* price good through end of 2010 season

Guest: Larry Hiding! ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Our Friend: Larry!
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Larry Hiding! -and- Larry Resting!

WEATHER: Saturday 08.28.10


August Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY (observed weather from Camp: 07:00am)
58º 34.062 N, 153º 54.053 W
Weather Conditions: Solid overcast with patchy fog, light drizzle
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: Variable 3,000 to 5,000 ft
Wind: -0-
Wind Gusts: -0-
Current Temp: 52F (11.1c)
High Daytime Temp Yesterday: 61F (16.1c)
Barometric Pressure: 29.85 Steady
Outside Humidity: 96%
Rainfall: 00.09 Total inches last 24 hours
Rainfall: 01.90 Total inches for August
Rainfall: 11.92 Total inches since May 21, 2010
Observed Sea Swell off Beach: 1.0 ft
Actual Sunrise: 7:08 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:34 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 10:19 PM
Moon Rise: 9:35 PM
Moon Set: 12:32 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 86% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 15h 57m
Length of Day: 14h 26m
Tomorrow will be 5m 16s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: August 28, 1903 -
The Santa Ana landed 200 people at Seward. The date was long observed there as Founders Day.
AURORA FORECAST: Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM

TIGGER FORECAST: snoozing

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Occasional morning/afternoon rain, becoming rain in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Highs in the mid 50F to lower 60F (12.8c to 15.6c). Lows in the mid 40F to lower 50F (7.2c to 10c). Morning winds SW to 15 mph - along the inlet S 20 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 mph by late morning, by evening becoming light winds, except SW to 15 mph around Kachemak Bay
Actual Sunrise: 6:52 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:19 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 10:05 PM
Moon Rise: 9:20 PM
Moon Set: 12:16 PM
Have a Safe Day!

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Friday, August 27, 2010

Bear: Thirsty Bear! ©BGarasky

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Thirsty Bear!
Brad Garasky © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Guests: Crossing the Creek ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Crossing the Creek!
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Guests: Relaxing on a Warm Day! ©Simyra

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Relaxing on a Warm Day! *

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* This was our warmest day this
season: 78F (25.6c)

WEATHER: Friday 08.27.10


August Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY (observed weather from Camp: 07:00am)
58º 34.062 N, 153º 54.053 W
Weather Conditions: Solid overcast with patchy fog
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: Variable 1,000 to 3,000 ft
Wind: 1 mph out of NW
Wind Gusts: to 1 mph
Current Temp: 52F (11.1c)
High Daytime Temp Yesterday: 57F (13.9c)
Barometric Pressure: 29.82 Rising
Outside Humidity: 97%
Rainfall: 00.04 Total inches last 24 hours
Rainfall: 01.81 Total inches for August
Rainfall: 11.83 Total inches since May 21, 2010
Observed Sea Swell off Beach: 1.0 ft
Actual Sunrise: 7:05 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:37 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 10:22 PM
Moon Rise: 9:28 PM
Moon Set: 11:12 AM
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 92% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 16h 02m
Length of Day: 14h 31m
Tomorrow will be 5m 15s shorter
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: August 27, 1911 -
G/s F.S. Redfield stranded on Cape Prince of Wales. All 23 people aboard survived.
AURORA FORECAST: Low (2)
AURORA LIVECAM

TIGGER FORECAST: not available

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the upper 50F to lower 60F (13.3c to 15.6c). Lows in the mid 40F to lower 50F (7.2c to 10c). Morning winds SW to 15 mph, becoming S 10 to 20 mph by evening
Actual Sunrise: 6:50 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 9:22 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 10:08 PM
Moon Rise: 9:12 PM
Moon Set: 10:57 AM
Have a Safe Day!


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