The Copper River Delta annual shorebird festival is arriving soon, and scheduled for May 5th-8th this year! You are invited to join us in witnessing the mass migration of Pacific shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl and songbirds. The birds are migrating north and will be filling Hartney Bay, Alaganik Slough, and the surrounding Chugach National Forest, feeding and resting as they head to their breeding grounds. There are several locations around town where the birds are most visible along the shore, and we have compiled a portable (and waterproof!) map of these areas, along with the distances between them to factor in when traveling by bike or foot. Included with the map is a basic identification guide of the most common shorebirds, a sketchbook for documenting your discoveries, a mini travel bottle of bicycle lubricant, a postcard to share your memories with friends, and an always handy snack! Binoculars, spotting scopes and cameras can make great additions for more precise identification. Come grab a Birds and Bikes kit from Cordova Gear and create your own private tour of Cordova's spectacular shorebird spectacle!
Birds and Bikes packets can be purchased at: alaskaadventureshop.com/products/birds-and-bikes-self-guided-tour-pack?_pos=1&_sid=04fa22c43&_ss=r
Registration for official Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival events can be found at: www.coppershorebird.com/

On Saturday, April 23rd, Cordova's Northstar Theater will have a screening of Max Romey's new film "Trailbound." All proceeds from ticket sales for this film will be re-invested into the town, in the initiation of a new fund to help create covered art spaces. While the scenery of our Alaskan town is very conducive to art, the weather outdoors is not always so! A few covered outdoor spots can already be found around town where the public can recreate when the weather turns wet, but we would like to expand the number of them. As public spaces they can be used for meetings, pic-nics, bird-watching, chatting with friends, or any number of activities. Taking inspiration from Max's films and artwork, we would like to encourage such spaces to serve as retreats for creating art. We would also like to map and connect these spaces with a historical art trail. As the fund grows, there is the opportunity for micro-grants to businesses around town to help jump start the creation of their own  covered spaces. Cordova Gear currently has a public covered space with a bench at the street level store entrance, it is there for anyone to enjoy.  We would love for the community to become involved in furthering this initiative to encourage more spaces and more engagement with our environment in all weather. Tickets for Max's film can be purchasedat:  alaskaadventureshop.com/products/an-evening-of-film-adventure-art-with-max-romey or at the door. Happy Earth Day!

Join the city of Cordova's Earth Day celebration! We love the Earth, and our community is committed to protecting the beauty and abundance that sustains us. Multiple entities have joined together this year to bring an exciting grouping of events to town. Kicking things off on Friday, April 22nd, The Copper River Watershed Project presents the Wild and Scenic Film Festival at The Northstar Theater. Hand-selected short films will be presented showcasing the beauty and importance of our natural world. Among the films will be Anchorage artist Max Romey's exploration of marine debris on Alaskan shores. Tickets can be purchased through the Copper River Watershed's website: 
copperriver.org/news-events/upcoming-events/wild-scenic-film-fest/
Max will be holding art workshops on Saturday, which can be enrolled in through the Net Loft website: thenetloftak.com/collections/net-loft-classes-workshops
On Saturday night he will hold his own screening of his new film "Trailbound." Money raised from the screening of "Trailbound" will be put towards the creation of covered public spaces in Cordova. Tickets for this event can be purchased through Cordova Gear's website:
alaskaadventureshop.com/products/an-evening-of-film-adventure-art-with-max-romey

Cordova Gear is excited to announce the April 23rd showing of Max Romey's new film "Trailbound" at the Northstar Theater. Max is an award-winning Alaskan filmmaker and artist who makes visually creative films while bringing awareness to dyslexia. After working on films from locations around the world, Max has returned home to Alaska where he now bases his art and film projects. He uses his artistic talents and vision to highlight environmental issues now affecting the state of Alaska and its communities.
As an avid hiker and adventurer, "Trailbound" follows his journey to retrace the original southern portion of the Iditarod trail on foot. The once well-traveled route has long fallen into disuse, and his solo hike may be the first documented attempt to retrace the original route from Seward to Anchorage in decades. Along the way he brings the landscape to life through his vibrant sketches and watercolor paintings.
Join us for a night of adventure and creative inspiration, and meet Max in person! Tickets for this event can now be purchased through Cordova Gear's website.  alaskaadventureshop.com/products/an-evening-of-film-adventure-art-with-max-romey

Here is a great article by Robert Scriber and Amanda Williams about outdoor activities.  The Cordova Times.

This is a good read about getting outside in Cordova.

Yup, it's a thing! And it's about time too.  No Road Brewery is just beginning, but has a wonderful future ahead.  Here, here to a brewery in Cordova.  Are you excited about having a brewery in Cordova?  Show your support

This time of year in Cordova is a gift of beautiful color.  Midnight norther lights viewing before nodding off set you up for some electric dreams.  Walking before the sun has set is an constantly changing palette from brights one day to soft subtle hues another day.  Walking from Skaters cabin to Jim's Landing is a 1.5 mile walk and every single time the view is memorable, relaxing and a joy to view. Along the way  enjoy listen to the music of the water falls,  watch the icicles turn on and catch the light like a thousand diamonds just for you.  Wander and soak it all up.

One of the best things about Cordova is that when it snows and stays cold it is a magical place.  There are many ways to enjoy time spent in the winter.  If you enjoy skiing, snowshoeing or snow machining you can find sooo many places to explore right out your front door. Get any gear you might need at Cordova Gear.

A hike up Mt. Eyak for a quick mid day ski offers views you will keep with your forever.  You will be looking down on the town of Cordova, Prince William Sound and Eyak Lake from the Ski Hill.

Walking around town when it is snowy outside can be slippery, but with the right gear, you will be free to roam.  Stop by the Kayak Cafe, Laura's or the Little Cordova Bakery for a cup of coffee, then wander to the Net Loft and check out local yarn by Skeins in the Stacks,a before heading to the Cordova Center Community Building to enjoy your view.  Sit and watch the harbor for awhile before visiting the Library or the Museum.  Mosey over to the Alaskan later on for a beer before heading to the Witch Kitchen to pick up a Burger.  Enjoy your evening!

The very first opening of “Painting at the End of the Ice Age”
More information at: ​https://antarcticpaintings.com/david-rosenthal-artist.html

Cordova Gear's first refurbished bicycle is handed over from Police Chief Taylor to winner Tara Anderson. The joint project between the Cordova Police Department and Cordova Gear to repair and re-home orphaned bicycles will be continuous, with new bikes being given away throughout the summer. All entries will remain active for each drawing as bikes are paired with suitable owners. Anyone interested in winning a free bike can enter to win at Cordova Gear at 104 West Davis Ave.