A crowd starts to gather on a morning earlier this month at the Chilkoot River. (Jillian Rogers)

A crowd gathers on a September morning along the Chilkoot River. (Jillian Rogers)

KHNS public affairs program Lynn Canal Voice covered State and National Parks issues, particularly around bear safety, during the Dec. 15 program. Host Emily Files spoke with Haines Park Ranger Travis Russell, Chilkoot Bear Foundation President Pam Randles, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Chief of Interpretation Ben Hayes.

Lynn Canal Voice will be back in January. If you have suggestions for topics or guests, please email news@khns.org.