What a different country the United States would be if all citizens had the experience of traveling to other countries. There would be a much greater respect for our life in the United States as well as a much more compassion for people as a whole and other cultures....
7 Lessons From An Alaskan Journey
“The trip was to be an odyssey in the fullest sense of the word, an epic journey that would change everything.” ― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild Nature is a spiritual thing. Sacred as any church, silent and still, it provides a wonder, yearning and fulfillment that is unmatched....
These Are Our Beaches – The Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast is lined with hiking trails, lighthouses and some of the best stretches of coastline on the pacific. But of all the wonderful things about Oregon’s coast, the best is that all 362 miles are free and open for all of us. “When we walk along the...
Beautiful Day on San Juan Island
The San Juan Island Archipelago consists of a staggering 172 islands, some only visible during extreme low tide (look out boaters!), and well over 300 miles of shoreline. The three largest islands are geographically unique: Orcas being the hilliest (The tallest peak is Mount Constitution at almost exactly a...
Northwest Washington – Islands & Water
Water is vitally important to the Earth’s natural balance, it covers over 70 percent of the earth’s surface. So is it any surprise that water can draw us to itself as if it were some type of magical healing force. We are in awe of its power and majestic...
Celebrating Canada’s Farming & Ranching
The highway south through British Columbia travels through some of the warmest parts of Canada. It is perfect farming country and there are fields upon fields along the highways. Canada is one of the largest agricultural producers and exporters in the world. As with other developed nations, the proportion...
Salmon, Bears & International Cooperation
“Home is where one starts from.” – T. S. Eliot Alaska salmon have a most interesting life. A life that takes them from the rivers and streams of Alaska’s wild frontier, to the northern oceans, and back again. In fact, right back to the very place they were born....
South to Destruction Bay & Teslin
From Wrangell St. Elias I headed north to intersect the Alaska Highway back in Tok. Heading north or heading south to and from Alaska you pretty much have to pass through the small town of Tok. This time I took the opportunity to eat at the famous “Fast Eddies”...
Massive & Inspiring – Wrangell St. Elias National Park
Incredible. You must see Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve to believe it. Everything about this place is massive and awe inspiring. Number and scale loom large here, magnified by splendid isolation and a primordial indifference. Even in Alaska, a state famous for its size, Wrangell-St. Elias stands out....
Friends & Fireweed – Alaska Convergence
The fireweed hourglass reported that it’s time for the Alaska Convergence. You are probably asking: “What is a convergence?” and “what is the fireweed hourglass?” Well just a few months ago I would have been asking the same questions. Let’s start with the convergence….. You might remember back in...