The duct tape boat was the most fun at the Fairbanks, AK “Golden Days.” Groups competed on style, artistry, and … More

I don’t know what this means, but it frightens me. I had enough excitement with the bear incident. I don’t … More

I ran away as fast as I could. I heard ‘em starting up so I took to the hills. I … More

This was the only extreme activity at the “Golden Days.” These specially built boats compete on the shallow Alaskan rivers … More

This is a close as I got to a New Orleans second line at the Fairbanks “Golden Days” celebrations. These … More

The brutal conditions that occurred while the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System was being built required unique vehicles. These two had seen … More

The Trans-Alaskan Pipeline System runs over 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay in the north to Valdez in the south. It … More

I saw this in Fairbanks, AK. I know it gets really cold in Fairbanks, but I didn’t know it also … More

This was the “Golden Days” parade through Fairbanks, AK. Does it get any more “middle America” than this? I thought … More

Fairbanks, AK is is about eight hours north of Anchorage and is in the middle of Alaska. I had nothing … More

Happen to catch this flower show during the “Golden Days” celebrations in Fairbanks. Check out the size of some of … More

Think back on your childhood and ask yourself, “How many times did I write to Santa as a kid?” At … More

In the northern most areas of Alaska the blanket toss was used as a means of survival for natives. Since … More

The World Eskimo Indian Olympics is a multii-day event the draws Native Alaskans from all areas of the state to … More

I have begun to enjoy the the freethinking attitudes of the Alaskan Democrats. They have created some of the most … More

The summer growing season in Alaska is quite short but hard core for plants. It might only last a few … More

Rainbows seem to be quite common here in Anchorage. I caught these two on different days. This filled the skyline … More

Most large cities have selected an artistic vehicle for local artists to adorn for charity. Cities have chosen such creatures … More

They love their moose in Alaska. Moose will be in your backyard, on the road, in your house, and generally … More

Where have all the hippies gone? They kept moving north – eventually ending up in Alaska. The Forest Faire is … More

Alaskans speak their political minds. Here is another example of the Libertarian mindset.

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Homeland security is a serious subject here in Alaska. Except the Alaskan Natives view it in a different way. This … More

I was attending the weekend crafts market in downtown Anchorage and ran across this Asian jewelry store. I don’t care … More

I am still trying to figure out this sign. I don’t know what this hot dog or burger is going … More

Alaska is not called the land of the “Midnight Sun” for nothing. I have been here two weeks and have … More

I generally make it a habit to not eat New Orleans food when out of New Orleans. But too many … More

The people in Alaska have no problem advertising what they enjoy. These signs were sighted in Girdwood, AK. Girdwood is … More

I finally found my sack of Mardi Gras beads and devised a cool method to display them. Alright, along with … More

I am finally  out of New Orleans, and this time I think it’s going to stick. Instead of running off … More