Volcanic features are also points of interest. The field camp is 100 miles south of King Salmon by float plane. It is located on Mother Goose Lake in the shadow of Mt. Chiginigak. The volunteer would be in King Salmon during the month of May for banding and safety training, and from 15-30 September for end of season data summary. At the field camp, staff shares a cabin, weatherports and tents for cooking, sleeping, and work.
Solar power runs camp communications and computer.
Propane fuels heaters, stove and refrigerator. There is no running water. Resupply by aircraft every 7-14 days. Temperatures peak in the 70's, but more commonly days are in the 50-60's and nights dip to the 40's. Rain, mist and wind are common.