In early winter (last year) the kids and I trekked to Anchorage where we had doctor and dentist appointments, and did some shopping for food supplies. Many communities in bush Alaska have small health clinics, but no doctor on staff, so when we need a doctor we hop in an airplane and fly to the … More The 6 R’s: Big Tips for Easier Homeschooling
It is blueberry picking time in McGrath, Alaska! This is one of the major summer happenings in our community every year. McGrath residents take their wild blueberry picking seriously and I mean seriously – our neighbors picked 40 gallons one year! That’s a lot of berries. The berries are good this year but they are … More Blueberry Bonanza
A pike’s ferocious looking jaws, large mouth gape size, narrow sleek shape and stellar camouflage create a combined force within this deadly predator matched by few other Alaska fish species. Naturally occurring in many Alaskan river and lake systems and introduced in others (accidentally and intentionally), the pike’s reputation as a top dominant predator is … More Big, Bigger, Biggest….Fishing Alaska
Dallas Seavey, winner of Iditarod 2021! … More Iditarod Sled Dog Race 2021-Teams are here!
From a hilltop, we spotted it. A brown mass of fur and some white, sun bleached bones scattered about the tundra. Our camping trip in June to the Alaska Range held many adventures, and we were about to have another one- investigating the remains of a large dead animal. Maybe odd to some, but thrilling … More Death on the Tundra
Father’s Day was upon us during our June camping trip in the Alaska Range. First thing in the morning, Josh flew back to McGrath to grab some resupplies and the kids and I remained behind at camp. Noel, who always has delightfully wonderful ideas, chirped up as soon the Supercub lifted off the runway, “Mommy, … More Delectable Dollies
Brum…Brum….Brrrruum…went the roar of the engine on our ATV as Benjamin and I sped along a small 4 wheeler trail. We were out on our June camp trip at the Alaska Range. The skies were crystal clear, the large warm sun shone down upon a vivid green landscape, the wind blew pleasantly keeping the ravenous … More The Big Bull Bison
Christmas season is a cold one this year. Today, 12/27, I braved the frigid temps and headed out for a 40 minute walk with Willow. And you know what? It really wasn’t that bad! So what does one wear on a walk in December in interior Alaska at -48 below zero? Dressing with the right … More A Walk in -48 below zero…..a WHAT?
Thanks for joining me! Get ready to follow our adventures in remote Alaska. But first, be patient as I’m figuring out how to write a blog and create a site. This will take some time, but as the blog progresses, expect to see and hear some glorious stories of our adventures in the magnificent state … More Our Alaska Adventures
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