I updated my Facebook status yesterday to read: “Shorts and tank tops in January. Now that’s climate change!” Josh thinks I’m crazy but I find the warm weather a little disorienting. Not unpleasant of course, but certainly strange. ... more »
As Josh and I finish up the packing I am overcome with emotion at the idea that when my head hits the pillow tonight, I will no longer be in Alaska. Leaving this place and these people who have become our family is very... more »
On Saturday night we found our favorite spot to camp at mile 28.6 of Chena Hot Springs Road. The river was quiet and it only took a few hours to relax and unwind. We didn’t catch much but admittedly, we didn’t end up fishing... more »
The weather could not have been more beautiful this past weekend. This was my first weekend off in several months (I've been working 6 days a week with only Mondays off) and I was excited to get out and soak up some... more »
So here is the thing about Alaska trees - they are scrawny. Like Charlie-Brown-Christmas-tree scrawny. Buying a lush, Lower-48 style tree will run you a good $50 (I hear they ship 'em up from Oregon or Washington) so the... more »