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,…

Glaciers have fascinated me ever since I learned about them as a kid.  A fascination that I’m sure played a subconscious role in moving to Alaska.  They are a pinnacle of nature’s beauty,…

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…

Summer vacation began with a few nights at the Knapp Family cabin before Elizabeth and I met Roz, our friend and coworker, at K’esugi Ken Campground in Denali State Park.  Roz arrived…

It’s hard to believe how drastically life has changed with social distancing and mandatory closures as part of our pandemic response. I kept toying with the idea of writing a post about…

The Knik River valley is one of Alaska’s finest with an indescribable landscape, thanks to Knik Glacier. Snowcapped mountains surround you with scenic views becoming more breathtaking the further you get from…

Learning How to Cross Country Ski in Alaska I moved to Alaska almost 3 years ago and I taught myself to classic cross country ski during my first winter in the last…

I’m not as good at sleeping on planes as I used to be but somehow I’m still awake and fighting the jet lag. Perhaps it’s the lack of flying I’ve done since…

Byron Glacier has a beautiful ice cave that is easily accessible from Anchorage and you might be planning a visit this weekend. But before you go, please ask yourself, “Is the Byron…

Getting Around India Getting around India can be one of the hardest parts of traveling in this incredible country.   I recounted plenty of my adventures while writing about driving a rickshaw across…