Train and bus trip into Denali to Toklat River. The fall colors were vibrant, though the animals were sparse. We saw moose, a grizzly,...

We spent a couple nights at the Earthsong Lodge in Healy, AK. Before leaving for home, we spent some time with John's black and white...

Paul came by at 8am to improve our view. He moved like a Yosemite big wall climber, smoothly and effortlessly up and between the three...

The guest suite is now open for Alaska visitors! I tore out the dark disco-era paneling, patched up the wallboard, and put up new...

A quick hike in the wind and slanting afternoon light up the hill behind the house. Lucy found a good patch of blueberries hidden amongst...

Lucy and I summited The Ramp (5240') from Upper Huffman Trailhead, a 16-mile round trip hike. The Glen Alps parking lot was jammed, so we...

That's an awsome septic truck, Larry! Awesome pipe. Less awesome yard tracks. Awesome trenching work. Awesome tubey things. New home for...

They are still a little tart, but there's lots of 'em in the mountains between Palmer and Eagle River. Low bush blueberries at about...

An easy 4.5 miles leads from Upper Dearmoun Trailhead to Rabbit Lake makes for a great after-work hike. Homes at the upper end of Honey...