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Alaska-based Fathom Publishing provides quality books to readers and personal attention to authors. Many of our authors are Alaskan, most of our books have a strong Alaskan, Arctic, or Far North theme. An adventure awaits each reader.

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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It's Friday! What can make it better? A peek at the #SeaOtterCam from the Seattle Aquarium 😍 🔗 Watch LIVE here: dlvr.it/TVld12 #seaotters #animals #marinelife
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Live Cams
Watch live cams streaming from the Seattle Aquarium! Check in on Mishka and Sekiu, the two sea otters in our care.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#ArcticAnimals seem to defy nature, but many aren't fully aware of the wide range of animals that exist in this group, like the #ArcticFox. 🔗 Read about the Arctic giant who can withstand even more than the majestic #PolarBear:
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It looks like a pet husky – but this wild predator is built to survive the coldest conditions on Earth and dives headfirst into the snow to hunt | Discover Wildlife
Amongst the most beloved of all Arctic animals is the adorable, yet tenacious Arctic fox. Here's all you need to know about the beautiful and mesmerising canine.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#Dinosaurs are illuminated into the 21st century with a stunning collection of lanterns debuting at the Columbus Zoo. 🔗 See the images: dlvr.it/TVkjcg #news
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New dinosaur lanterns debut at Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival this fall
A popular fall tradition will once again bring vibrant lights and creative displays to Powell as the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival returns for the season.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Fall has only just begun, but here in #Alaska, winter is never too far away. ❄️ 🔗 Find out which #NationalParks make a great escape and prove why the slower season doesn't have to slow you down: dlvr.it/TVkd5z #travel
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Visiting Alaska's National Parks in Winter
You can explore Alaska’s national parks at a slower pace and in different ways in winter, with snowy trails, alpenglow on the mountains, and the stillness of a crisp winter day.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our books are great educational resources for children of all ages, but have you checked out our equally engaging #freeactivitysheets that compliment them? 🔗 Find all 30 of them here: dlvr.it/TVjsgW #educationalresources #freeprintables #learning
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"There is a subtle illusive, intangible something that grips the heart of the visitor to Alaska," pens author Bertha Adele Penny in her award-winning memoir, Alaska Cruise 1909. 🔗 Get your copy of her fascinating dive into Alaska's early days and history: dlvr.it/TVjp91 #books #reading
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Your story is ready to be shared with potential publishers. . .but is the organization of your Word document presentable? 🔗 If not, Fathom Publishing is here to help with our #freeresources on how to cleanup your manuscript. Check them out here: dlvr.it/TVjjxg
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
History was craved into eternity with the recent unveiling of a plaque to celebrate the discovery of one of the earliest known dinosaurs, the Thecodontosaurus, in Bristol. 🔗 See it here: dlvr.it/TVj1YD #news #dinosaurs #fossils #history
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Thecodontosaurus dinosaur found in Bristol celebrated with plaque
The discovery of one of the world's earliest scientifically described dinosaurs has been celebrated.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🐶 WOOF, WOOF, WOOF - A new month on the horizon means yet another reason to celebrate! 🐕 🔗 Join us in recognizing #AdoptADogMonth this October with our #freeprintable #activitysheet: dlvr.it/TVhyXj #holidays #dogs #animals
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If you're looking to spot a #seaotter in the wild, #Alaska makes the perfect place for it as the sea otter capital of North America. 🔗 Here's where you are guaranteed to find them: dlvr.it/TVht5N #news #seaotters
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The National Parks Where Sea Otters Still Live
Sea otters live in six of America's 63 national parks — four in Alaska plus Olympic and Channel Islands. Where the populations stand and where to see them.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A dinosaur with pretty unique and distinct features has been discovered in China. 🔗 Read about the "bizarre" dinosaur from the Therizinosauria group resembling several different animals: dlvr.it/TVh8b0 #news #dinosaurs #science #discovery
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Giant, feathered dinosaur with massive claws and tons of teeth found in China
But don't worry, this Cretaceous behemoth probably ate plants.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Bradford D. Smith's newly released book, MURPHY AND THE MYSTERY OF THE OUTLAW GOLD MINE, is being introduced to new audiences. 🔗 Follow him on his virtual book tour with Partners in Crimes Tours: dlvr.it/TVh2k8
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#SeaOtterAwarenessWeek is a chance to learn more about the incredible impact these animals have on the environment. 🔗 Check out this photo gallery and see what makes them so easy to celebrate: dlvr.it/TVfGrW #seaotters #animals #climate
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6 fun photos to celebrate Sea Otter Awareness week
The furry mammals keep kelp forests going.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hashbrown, Tater tot, and French-fry have joined the #AlaskaZoo family with Chocolate Pop-Tart and Pancake as the latest new additions. 🔗 Read about the orphaned bear cubs settling into their new home: dlvr.it/TVfCQ0 #news
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Alaska Zoo caring for five orphaned bear cubs
The Alaska Zoo is currently caring for five orphaned bear cubs
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The annual #FatBearWeek has commenced, and this year's event marks the first in history where fans can vote for whole bear families. 🔗 Learn more: dlvr.it/TVdR0w #news #Alaska #Katmai
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For the first time, Fat Bear Week fans can vote for entire bear families
Park rangers say they included the families to celebrate the work of mama bears, who have to work extra hard to fatten not only themselves, but also their smaller cubs.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek and these sea otters at the #OregonZoo are cracking with excitement. 🧨 🦦 🔗 Watch as they delight in fresh oysters and clams: youtu.be/R7M... #news #animals #seaotters
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
At Fathom Publishing, the reading community is at the heart of what we do. And it's why we're honored to offer readers the chance to get to know our authors and their works better. 🔗 Book our authors for your next virtual book club meeting: dlvr.it/TVcgb9
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The release day for MURPHY AND THE MYSTERY OF THE OUTLAW GOLD MINE may have passed, but author Bradford D. Smith is continuing the fun. 🔗 Follow his #booktour and don't miss any of the action: dlvr.it/TVcbJ0
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The beauty of nature is abundant in #Alaska. One look from the perspective of our founder, Connie Taylor, and her camera lens, and you'll see why. 🔗 Check out her collection of snaps on our sister website, Fathom Twist, like this collection of #birds seen here: dlvr.it/TVcWBq
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
If you ask us, this week is one of the best weeks of the year! Why? It's #SEAOTTERAWARENESSWEEK, and we're celebrating all week long! 🔗 Join us with our #freeprintable and learn all about our favorite sea creatures: dlvr.it/TVblpq
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New findings may help answer the question about how #dinosaurs were able to keep their eggs warm without destroying them. 🔗 Intrigued as we are? Click here for more: dlvr.it/TVbfLm #news #science #history #fossils
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Giant dinosaur eggs found in a place no one expected
Titanosaur eggshells from Patagonia suggest giant dinosaurs buried their eggs while nesting in high-latitude environments farther south.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Fall is here and there is no clearer sign than the vibrant changes of color in #DenaliNationalPark. 🍂 🔗 If you can't make it in person before it fades fast, check this out:
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Fall colors boom at Denali National Park
Autumn creeps in slowly at Denali National Park with a few yellow leaves here or there — barely noticeable. Then, the season descends like a sonic boom and color explodes
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📣 IT'S OFFICIAL - Bradford D. Smith's latest book in the Alaska Williwaw Mystery Series is OUT NOW. 📣 🔗 Get your copy & join Bradford on his virtual book tour beginning TODAY: dlvr.it/TVZpcg #newrelease
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If there's one animal sure to surprise you with interesting facts, it's the sea otter. 🦦 🔗 Read why scientists believe humans get their stamina to run from the sea creatures:
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Diving Like Sea Otters May Have Helped Our Ancestors Build the Stamina to Run
Learn how diving for food may have helped our ancestors develop the heart and lung capacity later used to chase prey across land.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#PolarBears thrive in the far northern coastal areas of #Alaska, but have you ever wondered why living in Antarctica would be "disastrous" for them? 🔗 Learn more from Discover Wildlife: dlvr.it/TVXw9L #animals #nature
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Why can't polar bears live in Antarctica? | Discover Wildlife
Yes polar bears could live in Antarctica, but the results would be disastrous...
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The annual #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek is an opportunity to celebrate the sea creatures who so easily capture our hearts while educating others on the ways to protect them. 🔗Read more: dlvr.it/TVXBg3 #news #seaotters
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Rooted in Resilience: Sea Otter Awareness Week Returns for its 24th Year
Sea Otter Awareness Week is sponsored and organized by Defenders of Wildlife, Sea Otter Savvy, California State Parks, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Elakha Alliance and The Marine Mammal Center. Learn more about sea otters during Sea Otter Awareness Week at upcoming in-person and virtual events in California and Oregon.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A new dinosaur discovery is shaking things up for scientists and challenging long-held beliefs. 🔗 Find out what was uncovered in Spain and the significance: dlvr.it/TVX7GX #news #dinosaurs #science #fossils #discovery
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Diplodocus dinosaur discovered in Europe for the first time
Until now, fossils of the huge long-necked plant-eating dino had only ever been uncovered in North America. Find out more here.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It's a sight you so captivating, you're glad you're watching from a safe distance . . . two grizzly bears meet in a powerful moment caught on camera in #DenaliNationalPark. 🔗 See it here: dlvr.it/TVX33Q #news #nature #animals #Alaska
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Incredible footage shows moment two grizzly bears collide in Alaskan wilderness | Discover Wildlife
The two male bears were filmed fighting over a female in Denali National Park and Preserve.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A few days closer to the release of MURPHY AND THE MYSTERY OF THE OUTLAW GOLD MINE by Bradford D. Smith also means fewer days to wait for the start of the virtual book tour. 🔗 Follow along here: dlvr.it/TVWJsR
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wanting to sharpen your prose but need a push in the right direction? Our website contains a collection of #freeresources for inspiration, from poetry tips and organization to syllable counters and word finders. 🔗 Find it all here: dlvr.it/TVWFS0 #authortips
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Life's simple pleasures are made better in #Alaska, like watching clouds pass on a windy fall day. Our founder, Connie Taylor, captures these scenes perfectly on our sister website, fathomtwist.com. 🔗 Check out this video taken in Anchorage: dlvr.it/TVW9Gz #nature
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2018-09-22 Fall Day in Anchorage, Alaska
This is "2018-09-22 Fall Day in Anchorage, Alaska" by Connie Taylor on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
MURPHY AND THE MYSTERY OF THE OUTLAW GOLD MINE is coming soon. 👀 🔗 Follow author Bradford D. Smith along on his virtual book tour with Partners in Crime Tours to celebrate the release: dlvr.it/TVVRKy #news
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dino Nugget and Corn Dog have called the Alaska Zoo home this summer, but today, the two orphaned black bear cubs are onto their next adventure. 🔗 Read: dlvr.it/TVVND2 #news #Alaska #blackbears #zoo
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Saying goodbye to the orphaned black bear cubs at the Alaska Zoo
The Alaska Zoo says goodbye to its two orphaned black bear cubs on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#Dinosaurs came in all shapes and sizes, but scientists believe there's evidence that the smallest of them packed some of the fiercest reigns. 🔗 Learn more: dlvr.it/TVVG9M #news #science
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Small Dinosaurs May Have Had an Evolutionary Advantage Over Their Enormous Relatives
Were there ever small dinosaurs? Learn about the dinosaurs that lived alongside ancient giants and how their size may have helped them adapt, diversify, and survive in changing ecosystems.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It's been described as the "best thing on the internet," and we would have to agree. 🦦 🔗 Watch #seaotters at Monterey Bay Aquarium from wherever you are in the world with their #SeaOtterCam: dlvr.it/TVTTXp #animals #marinelife #nature
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Sea Otter Cam
Watch sea otters live as they swim, play, in ice buckets lounge and eat during our daily feeding shows.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Like any Alaskan city, #Kodiak appeals to people for its adventurous spirit, and while many go to explore, they get something far greater. 🔗 Read:
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Outdoor opportunities draw visitors to Kodiak, but there’s rich culture and history to explore too
There are plenty of Alutiiq traditions to experience as well as a history of Russian customs on the island.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Curiosity can be as addictive as it is dangerous. Murphy knows this better than anyone. 🔗 Read more on Bradford D. Smith's second installment in the Alaska Williwaw Mystery Series releasing on Sept. 20th and watch the trailer out now: dlvr.it/TVS7pF
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
North Dakota is making history as the site where the first 'giant' footprints of an adult T-Rex have been unearthed. 🔗 Read about the groundbreaking discovery: dlvr.it/TVRRTk #news #dinosaurs #science #fossils
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One giant step: first known T rex footprints found in North Dakota
The 23ft-long trackway, consisting of four three-toed footprints, two left and two right, date from 66.5m years ago
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
If you're looking to explore #Alaska, there's one town that needs to be on your radar for an enriching experience that blends culture, history and outdoorsman appeal. 🔗 Learn more:
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Overlooked in Alaska, this city is the largest incorporated city in the U.S
Partez à la découverte de Yakutat, une ville d’Alaska méconnue où nature sauvage, glaciers et culture tlingit offrent une aventure hors norme.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Is there anything better than grandparents? We don't think so. 🥲 🔗 Download our #freeprintable #activitysheet to honor the special grandparents in our lives ahead of #GrandparentsDay on Sept. 13th: dlvr.it/TVQZTr
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The ending of summer is a bittersweet feeling, but the Alaska Railroad is celebrating the successful season and looks ahead to the winter. 🔗 Read more: dlvr.it/TVQVVB #news #Alaska
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‘A busy summer’: Alaska Railroad’s wraps up it’s summer season and prepares for winter routes
The Alaska Railroad’s daily summer routes wrap up this weekend, with the last day of daily service set for Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#Dinosaurs still have much to teach us. 🔗 Read about the newest history-making discovery:
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Feather discovered in fossilised dinosaur poo is first of its kind
A well-preserved feather discovered inside fossilised dinosaur faeces could help explain why ancestors of modern birds survived the mass extinction.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our own Bradford D. Smith is taking the celebration for his new book on a virtual book tour from Sept. 21-Oct. 30th. 🔗 Stay tuned for more on MURPHY AND THE MYSTERY OF THE OUTLINE GOLD MINE: dlvr.it/TVPgWg
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Mid-week crunch? More like a mid-week munch with this #Snowshoehare, one of Alaska's many furriest and cutest animals. 🐇 🔗 Check out more from around the state on our sister website, Fathom Twist, taken by our founder, Connie Taylor: dlvr.it/TVPbCz
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Writing for a target audience can be tricky, especially when trying to capture the "right" or most age-appropriate voice for the youngest readers. 🔗 Luckily, Fathom Publishing has #freeresources that can help. Discover them here: dlvr.it/TVPVdQ #authors
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Arctic Shorebirds flocking to Australia from #Alaska and the northern wetlands of Asia is one way to know summer is coming to an end. 🔗 Read about why they come--and leave--in large numbers:
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Arctic Shorebirds Begin Arriving in Australia After Epic Global Flights
We explain why large flocks of migratory shorebirds are returning to north-western Australia from Northern Hemisphere breeding grounds.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It is one of the most spectacular annual animal migrations: 200,000 porcupine caribou trekking from the #Yukon to #Alaska. 🔗 Learn about the significance that even the locals celebrate year in and year out: dlvr.it/TVNbXv #news #animals
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Up to 200,000 porcupine caribou make an arduous migration from the Yukon to Alaska every year. Watch their incredible journey | Discover Wildlife
Witness one of the planet's greatest animal migrations.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#SeaOtters are beloved for many reasons, but the good they do for the environment cannot be overstated--which is why celebrating their return in places like the #PacificCoast is important. 🔗 Learn more:
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The Pacific Coast Where Sea Otters Have Come Back
Sea otters were hunted nearly to extinction. See where they've come back on the Pacific coast, from Big Sur to Alaska and BC, and the 840-mile Oregon gap.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Pretty Rocks bridge restoration is expected to be completed by 2027, allowing #DenaliNationalPark visitors access that hasn't been available since 2021. 🔗 Read:
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With Pretty Rocks bridge completed, full road use in Alaska’s Denali National Park set to resume | Alaska Beacon
The sole park road had been closed at its scenic midpoint spot since August of 2021 because of a dangerous thaw-induced landslide.
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Fathom Publishing @fathompublishing.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
As the sun begins to set on summer in most places in the Northern Hemisphere, so does the season's operating hours of the #AlaskaRailroad. 🔗 Find out when to expect the changes:
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Sunrise on the Alaska Railroad: Summer train schedule wraps up this month
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