Toninght we sit at the kitchen table mapping out the route we are going to take tomorrow. We want to end up at the top to watch the sunset; this late in the season, sunset is around 10pm and lasts a long time. We want to do some berry and mushroom gathering. This wasn’t going to be [...]

As I planned our trip to Alaska, I spent hours and hours on the Internet and questioning, to no end, the tour consultants. I promised this blog write up for pestering them so much…even though they said that is what they are there for, to answer all the questions. This is how I’ve planned our [...]

As the winter wanes and the days get longer, Alaska undergoes a transformation.  Moose appear in abundance just before the snows disappear, to raise their young. Willows begin to bud, their downy blooms shimmering with new growth. Bears emerge, ready for the salmon runs.  Parts of the state burst into life at different times, turning to [...]

I live and work in Alaska. My friends, family and I always look forward to a few weekend getaways in our own backyard. And when you live in Alaska that is one big backyard!! I had the opportunity for a weekend getaway to Denali this summer with my family. What an adventure! We stayed at [...]

While in the process of planning my Alaskan vacation I came across the Denali Backcountry Lodge, a lodge that was located deep within Denali National Park. I was not only intrigued by the remote location but also what amenities were available at this facility. When you think about being in the wilderness you expect to [...]