4th of July in Mccarthy
Where should we go for the 4th of July? That’s the question we usually start tossing around sometime in June. And, while I’ve only experienced the 4th in Bethel, McCarthy & Seldovia, the… Continue reading
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No Longer Spoiled by Super Cub.
This spring brought a big change for us. Shortly after flying the Iditarod, we found out that Woodsen’s dad had decided to sell the Super Cub. Honestly, I was crushed. It made total… Continue reading
Iditarod 2018
Oh, the Iditarod! That last great race evokes so many different emotions. There is so much to love about following the last great race, yet there’s also enough logistical challenges and inconveniences that it makes me cringe… Continue reading
Lost Lake
When people new to Alaska ask what they should do for a day trip, Lost Lake is always one of my first suggestions. You can bike it. Hike it… Continue reading
Portage Pass Hike
This year we’ve been seeking out easy hikes. We’ve realized short and easy is enjoyable at this stage of life — much more practical with a toddler in tow. Portage Pass met… Continue reading
Spencer Glacier
Adventures in a two passenger airplane can get lonely. Woodsen and I love sharing adventures and memories together, but having good friends to adventure with really enriches the experience. The more fun adventures… Continue reading
Port Allsworth Fly-in
Two years ago we met Lyle on the Iditarod trail. Channel 11 News had chartered his caravan for the journey and he was their personal pilot. Since then we’ve run into him many… Continue reading
Finishing the Year on the Snowbird Glacier
Well, it’s the last day of 2016, and we know that 2017 is going to be a very different year for our family. In just a few weeks I will switch my work… Continue reading
Skating in Nancy Lake State Park
Well, December has been ice skating season for us! We’ve had a string of below freezing, snowless, winter days to thank for this. While it’s not the winter weather we had wished for, there… Continue reading
A Mini Adventure
It’s been at least a month since we’ve gone on an adventure in the airplane. We’ve realized that schedules and naps really are important and trying to do anything with a cranky, sleep-deprived child really… Continue reading