If you find yourself on the Alaska Peninsula, having made camp by a rushing river, take care. There is evil…
Northwest: Abysmal Abuse
In 2015 and 2016, I spent time in a distinctly beautiful region of Alaska: Northwest. Geographically, Northwest villages are pretty flat, especially…
Precious Piglets
Exciting news to report from Port Heiden, Alaska. In the past couple weeks, two big pig mommas gave birth. Just…
Eggs Hath Hatched
Port Heiden’s farm proudly welcomed two new members to its ranks recently. Freed from their protective carapaces, these tiny beak-demons…
On Rest
Well, I took a week off from writing. It felt great, but I kept experiencing a nagging sensation of guilt…
Dying Bering Sea Birds
The birds of the Bering Sea are dying in droves. Port Heiden’s shores have been awash in avian carcasses for…
Hauling Out Husks
Good gear is life-changing. Small adjustments can make a huge difference over the long-haul. Reliable gear can also be critical…
A Self-Portrait in Driftwood
Isn’t carving fun?
CoCo Chronicles #2
Dear Humanity, Farm life goes great. The reindeer and I had a little tiff last week. It was basically over…
Zen & the Art of Bush Travel
Zen \ ˈzen \ adj – having or showing qualities such as meditative calmness and an attitude of acceptance Traveling to and…
Alaska: Village to Village 