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

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Wolf: Wolf Passage by C AndersonTX

Bears: Let's Play! by C AndersonTX

WEATHER: Wednesday 093009



September Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, scattered rain showers
Actual Sunrise: 8:25 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:55 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:44 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:36 PM
Moon Rise: 6:50 PM
Moon Set: 4:05 AM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, rain showers
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: 4,100 ft
Wind: 4 mph from N
Wind Gusts: N 10 to 15 mph
Predicted Temp: 40F to low 50F ~ 4.44c to 10c
Barometric Pressure: 29.48 Steady
Humidity: 93%
Homer Webcam
UV: 0 out of 16
Actual Sunrise: 8:10 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:40 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:21 PM
Moon Rise: 6:35 PM
Moon Set: 3:49 AM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 88% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 12h 52m
Length of Day: 11h 30m
Tomorrow will be 5m 20s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: September 30, 1902 - Tom Gilmore located the discovery claim on Vault Creek in the Tanana District.
As we say farewell to September, we leave you with this humorous quote:
“My favourite poem is the one that starts 'Thirty days hath September' because it actually tells you something.” -Groucho Marx



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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Bear: Bobbing for Fish! by R Chou

Landmark: Hallo Bay Yak Mt in Autumn

Yak Mt. in Autumn - Hallo Bay
Simyra © Hallo Bay Camp

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WEATHER: Tuesday 092909


September Weather Forecast
Hallo Bay * Homer

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, isolated showers
Actual Sunrise: 8:22 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:58 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:41 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:39 PM
Moon Rise: 6:45 PM
Moon Set: 2:42 AM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, possible showers
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Wind: 4 mph from NE
Wind Gusts: NE 10 to 20 mph
Predicted Temp: mid 40F ~ 7.22c
Barometric Pressure: 29.74 Falling
Humidity: 93%
Homer Webcam
Actual Sunrise: 8:07 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:43 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:24 PM
Moon Rise: 6:31 PM
Moon Set: 2:27 AM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 81% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 12h 57m
Length of Day: 11h 35m
Tomorrow will be 5m 19s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: September 29, 1849 - Frederick Schwatka, who became noted as an explorer of Alaska, was born in Galena, Illinois.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Bear: Standing Grizzly Bear by J Braswell

Landmark: Hallo Bay in Autumn, Aerial View

Aerial View of Hallo Bay in Autumn
Simyra © Hallo Bay Camp

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WEATHER: Monday 092809


September Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Rain
Actual Sunrise: 8:20 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 8:01 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:42 PM
Moon Rise: 6:39 PM
Moon Set: 1:20 AM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, chance of rain
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: 4,300 feet
Wind: Calm
Wind Gusts: NE 15 mph in evening
Predicted Temp: 40F to low 50F ~ 4.44c to 10c
Barometric Pressure: 30.15 and Falling
Humidity: 97%
Homer Webcam
UV: 0 out of 16
Actual Sunrise: 8:05 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:46 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:27 PM
Moon Rise: 6:25 PM
Moon Set: 1:04 AM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 72% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 13h 02m
Length of Day: 11h 40m
Tomorrow will be 5m 20s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: September 28, 1922 -
The library of the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines officially put its first book on its shelves. Alaska - Its Meaning to the World was the first volume of what is now the Rasmuson Library at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Bear: His Majesty! by C AndersonTX

Polar Bear: 2009 Photography Tour with Simyra


Polar Bear Adventure
A Wildlife Photography Tour

Trip Date:
October 31 - November 7, 2009
8 days / 7 nights
ONLY 2* SEATS LEFT!
Special Note:
*we will be able to take 2 extra people
- so if you've a party of 4, we can do it!

Polar bear line

Bears: Nap Time Bear-style by C AndersonTX

WEATHER: Sunday 092709


September Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Cloudy w/scattered showers
light snow inland
Actual Sunrise: 8:18 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 8:04 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:37 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:45 PM
Moon Rise: 6:30 PM
Moon Set: No Moon Set

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, isolated showers PM
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: 15,000 feet
Wind: 10 to 15mph from N
Wind Gusts: up to 25mph in AM near inlet
Predicted Temp: 40F to low 50F ~ 4.44c to 10c
Barometric Pressure: 30.16 and rising
Humidity: 96%
Homer Webcam
UV: 0 out of 16
Actual Sunrise: 8:03 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:49 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:30 PM
Moon Rise: 6:16 PM
Moon Set: 10:10 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 64% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visibile Daylight: 13h 08m
Length of Day: 11h 46m
Tomorrow will be 5m 19s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: September 27, 1957 -
The Richfield Oil Company completed its well No. 1 near the Swanson River on the Kenai Peninsula. The company had struck oil with the well on July 23.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

I ♥ Bears! - Day Trips thru October '09

that about sums it up for the rest of us...
...we do, too!
Simyra © Hallo Bay Camp

We are still taking Day Trips to see the bears
up to the end of October -- still good bear viewing,
DeWaine & Day Trippers saw 8 bears the other day!

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Bear: Dinner! by R Chou

Dinner!
This bear has the most satisfied look

Roger Chou © Hallo Bay Camp

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WEATHER: Saturday 092609


September Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Rain Showers
possible light snow inland, no accumulation
Actual Sunrise: 8:15 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 8:07 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:48 PM
Moon Rise: 6:15 PM
Moon Set: 11:58 PM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, light rain
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: Unlimited
Wind: 10 to 25 mph from WSW
Wind Gusts: 15 to 30 mph
Predicted Temp: 40F to low 50F ~ 4.44c to 10c
Barometric Pressure: 29.91 and rising
Humidity: 62%
Homer Webcam
UV: 0 out of 16
Actual Sunrise: 8:00 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:52 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:33 PM
Moon Rise: 6:01 PM
Moon Set: 11:41 PM
Moon: First Quarter, 54% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 13h 13m
Length of Day: 11h 51m
Tomorrow will be 5m 20s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: September 26, 1867 -
President William Howard Taft issued Executive Order 1248, transferring land on Hawkins Island, near Cordova, from the Navy Department to the War Department for a site for coast defense fortifications.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Wolf: White Wolf by C Anderson/TX

Bear: Oops! by C Anderson/TX

Camp: Season 2009 Autumn Breakdown

We thought you might enjoy viewing
how we break down Camp for the Season...

We will have Camp ready to go again next Spring
..we hope you will visit with us
Overview of Hallo Bay Camp

Tent poles

Galley storage

Simyra and John straightening tents for storage

Breakdown of Tent Cabins
(material from frames)


The famous Hallo Bay Mailbox
(you have to visit to know what's inside!)

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The path to Camp from Hallo Bay Beach

To know more about Camp facilities: click here


WEATHER: Friday 092509


September Weather Report

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Light Misty Rain
/Strong Winds/Snow Inland
Actual Sunrise: 8:13 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 8:10 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:51 PM
Moon Rise: 5:50 PM
Moon Set: 10:42 PM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Windy w/Rain Showers
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: 2,700 feet
Wind: 10 to 25 mph from NE
Wind Gusts: 15 to 30 mph W (evening)
Predicted Temp: 40F to low 50F 4.44c to 10c
Barometric Pressure: 29.23 and steady
Humidity: 92%
Homer Webcam
Actual Sunrise: 7:58 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:55 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:36 PM
Moon Rise: 5:36 PM
Moon Set: 10:24 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 45% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 13h 19m
Length of Day: 11h 56m
Tomorrow will be 5m 20s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: September 25, 1907 -
A gun battle took place in Keystone Canyon near Valdez over the right-of-way for a railroad.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Bears: What's That? by C Anderson/TX

Bears: Mom & Cub Walking by C Anderson/TX

Bear Walk along Hallo Bay Tidal Flats
Chris AndersonTX © Hallo Bay Camp


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WEATHER: Thursday 092409


September Weather Report

HALLO BAY
Weather Conditions: Misty Rain
w/light snow in Aleutian Range-higher elevations
Actual Sunrise: 8:11 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 8:13 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 8:54 PM
Moon Rise: 5:06 PM
Moon Set: 9:38 PM

HOMER
Weather Conditions: Light Rain/snow (early hours)
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: 6,500 feet
Wind: 8 mph from NE
Predicted Temp: 40F to low 50F 4.44c to 10c
Barometric Pressure: 29.57 and falling
Humidity: 65%
Homer Webcam
Actual Sunrise: 7:56 AM AKDT
Actual Sunset: 7:58 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Civil Twilight Sunet: 8:39 PM
Moon Rise: 4:52 PM
Moon Set: 9:21 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 35% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 13h 24m
Length of Day: 12h 02m
Tomorrow will be 5m 20s shorter
Have a Safe Day
This date in Alaska History: September 24, 1918 -
President Woodrow Wilson established the Katmai National Monument.