Sealing the caps on the jugs, I adjusted my gloves, bent down and readied myself for the walk back. I … More
Month: November 2017
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
Chitina
My forearms strained against the pole, I struggled to hold the net against the current. I wore a PFD with … More
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
The Old Timers
The term sourdough is one flung around in Alaskan literature when talking about the history of the state or people … More
Lynx
It is considered to be one of the most elusive animals of the north. Quietly and stealthily moving throughout the … More
Reggie
Its multitude of calls will occasionally surprise even the most ardent observer. A presence throughout all of Alaska, they are … More
Trash or Treasure
There are quite a few Alaskans who have a tendency to hold on to things. In a state where stores … More
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