The Bonanza Mine Trail reaches the mountaintops above historic Kennecott in Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Abandoned mining structures can be seen along this route as you ascend nearly 4,000 feet on a…
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Photographing Northern Lights in Anchorage Alaska
Chasing the northern lights has been a passion of mine ever since I moved to Alaska in 2017. I have captured some incredible night skies over the past four years and began dabbling in…
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Backpacking the Kesugi Ridge Trail – Denali State Park
Summer brings unique Alaskan adventures like putting all your food into bear-safe containers and hiking 30 miles on a ridgeline with a view of Denali. Some might consider a trip like this…
At the end of the month, Elizabeth and I are getting married! If this post is how you found out about our wedding then I’m sorry you weren’t invited. Rather than dwelling…
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Hiking in Haleakala National Park – Sliding Sands Trail
Haleakala National Park should be on your radar if you’re visiting Maui. The park is home to lush rainforests and dynamic cinder cones coming out of the volcano that created the island of Maui, Hawaii. You…
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Crust Skiing in Broad Pass – Car Camping Late April in Alaska
Springtime is finally here in Alaska with snow and ice almost completely melted in Anchorage. Trees and bushes are beginning to bud as greenery slowly takes its hold, but the mountains are…
Alaska Adventures That Made 2020 Unforgettable I will choose to remember 2020 for my wonderful adventures with Elizabeth in Alaska and not to dwell on the negativity from 2020. Looking forward to 2021…
The vast majority of students learn better with in-person teaching, that isn’t up for debate but sometimes, circumstances force us to do what is second best. Teaching distance learning through platforms like Zoom,…
Standing a mile in the air is a thrill that Pepper Peak provides, made even more breathtaking with Ekltuna Lake down below. I’m dubbing this my most rewarding, yet grueling hike in Alaska, because…
