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
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
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
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
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
July 19th-21st 2015 Woodsen and I are last minute planners. I think it’s a common trait of Alaskans who enjoy the outdoors. During the summer, I find it nearly impossible to make a… Continue reading
There is always a downside to being spoiled, and we are no exception. I get so caught up dreaming up grand adventures in the airplane that I fail to explore the simple excursions and… Continue reading
From my trip to Unalaska February 2016 The morning of my second glorious day in Dutch began just before dawn at the Grant terminal where I met my friend and pilot Chad who… Continue reading
Anchorage has been rainy for the past few weeks and I have unashamedly been staying home and enjoying it. It’s hard for me to believe, but last week I stayed home for 2… Continue reading
Across Alaska -Council to Mccarthy -June 24th- July 1st, 2015 I pick up the story of our big summer adventure in Council, a small town (if you can call it that) on the… Continue reading
