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Month: November 2017

Water

Sealing the caps on the jugs, I adjusted my gloves, bent down and readied myself for the walk back.  I … More

Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, homestead

A Walk Down the Bettles

Clack, clack, clack, clack. The sound of the metal points hitting the ice broke the silence. On either side of … More

Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, snowshoe, Winter

Chitina

My forearms strained against the pole, I struggled to hold the net against the current.  I wore a PFD with … More

Alaska, chitina, copper river, fish, salmon

Further Thoughts on Trapping

I often hear negative opinions* on trapping whenever the topic is brought up with someone from outside the northern regions … More

Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, trapping, wildlife

The Old Timers

The term sourdough is one flung around in Alaskan literature when talking about the history of the state or people … More

Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, homestead

Lynx

It is considered to be one of the most elusive animals of the north.  Quietly and stealthily moving throughout the … More

Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, lynx, wildlife

Reggie

Its multitude of calls will occasionally surprise even the most ardent observer.  A presence throughout all of Alaska, they are … More

Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, Coldfoot, raven

Trash or Treasure

There are quite a few Alaskans who have a tendency to hold on to things.  In a state where stores … More

Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, homestead, Wiseman

Attack of the Hares

In the morning around the yard, I often see bunnies feeding. Clustered around the brush piles, they pick at old … More

Alaska, Arctic, Brooks Range, lynx, snowshoe hare, wildlife

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