The tides in Halibut Cove Alaska can be fierce. The few days I was on the cove, the tides were … More
Category: Interesting Stuff
1379-Plane Crash – Halibut Cove, AK
General aviation is risky business, but none more risky than flying in Alaska. Every couple of weeks another small plane … More
1333-Alaska Trip – Fairbanks, AK
I had spring break off from school and Janine had business in Anchorage, so we decided to fly to Alaska, … More
1332-Chena Hot Springs – AK
China Hot Springs is literally at the end of the road fifty miles outside of Fairbanks, AK. It is a … More
1331-Log Cabin – Chena Hot Springs, AK
We secured our reservations for the hot springs a little late so the only place we could stay was in … More
1330-Ice Museum – Chena Hot Springs, AK
The Aurora Ice Museum is a one-of-a-kind presentation of ice sculptures that are available to experience year-round. We visited at … More
1329-Ice Carving Competition – Fairbanks, AK
Each year, Fairbanks, AK is home to the world champion ice carving competition. It’s held in Fairbanks because the average … More
1226-Chillin Out – Homer, AK
It doesn’t get any better than this. Hangin’ out at Land’s End on the Spit in Homer, AK. Beer, oysters, … More
1232-Poetry – Anchorage, AK
I was walking across the main park in down town Anchorage when this “street looking” person came up to me. … More
1231-Destruction – Anchorage, AK
Only in Alaska.
1227-Dead Sea Otter – Homer, AK
I was walking along the tip of the Homer Spit when I noticed several people hovering over what seemed like … More
1224-Stillpoint Lodge – Halibut Cove, AK
Janine’s experience in the travel industry brought us the opportunity to visit Stillpoint Lodge in Halibut Cove, AK. I had … More
1223-Boat – Halibut Cove, AK
Stillpoint lodge recently purchased one of the most amazing boats on which I have been. It’s a twenty five person … More
1220-Yoga – Halibut Cove, AK
Our guide Lucas is also a yoga instructor at the lodge so he and Janine had a lot in common … More
1044-Happy Holidays 2013
Janine and I wish you happy holidays and look forward to sharing many more world travel and crazy adventures this … More
1036-Wild Kingdom – Anchorage, AK
My former Anchorage, AK neighbor Mike Baker was recanting the story of the bear that tried to attack me in … More
1034-My Cali Car
I finally did the deed today and changed out my Alaska license plates for my new California plates. I said … More
1020-Totem Poles
I had four hours in Sitka so I headed for Totem Park. This was a small exhibit of some of … More
1018-Engine Room
This is the first time I have been on a ship this size for a length of time. So of … More
1016-Native Carvers
Sheldon Museum in Haines, AK. Native carver is working on a commissioned totem pole that will be installed on the … More
1009-Out of Alaska
Six years in Alaska was a long time for a southern boy. But I did it, met a lot of … More
1007-Moose
I was sitting in my office at the university when my old friend saw the light on and wanted to … More
1006-Iditarod 2013-Start
The 2013 Iditarod Trail Race kicked off with the ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage. 67 teams representing over 1,000 dogs … More
1005-Iditarod 2013-Dogs
The dogs are the athletes at the Iditarod race. Here are some of the handsome beats at their best. Yup, … More
1004-Iditarod 2013-Clothes
The Iditarod brings out the Alaskan winter fashion parade. These were just a few of the styling attendees at the … More
326-Dog Sledding Championships – Anchorage, AK
Most of todays dog racing sleds are not your old-school wooden contraptions. They are high-tech aluminum constructions built for speed … More
946-My First Aurora
The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights in Alaska is a big deal. People constantly watch the forecast on the Geophysical … More
945-Alaska Miscellaneous
Here are a few shots of things you will only see in Alaska. This is steam from the power plant … More
933-Highway To Hell
Oh AC/DC how you’ve influenced untold generations of impressionable Alaskans. Are we talking about the Glenn Highway here
916-Phoenix Cab
Traveling through Soldatna, Alaska and spotted this local cab. Just missed the driver who was as original as was his … More