Port Heiden’s gravel roadways are vital to its existence. There are no highways or streets that lead to Port Heiden, … More
Category: Climate Change
Beach Finds
Like many seldom-visited beaches, Port Heiden’s sandy expanses are FILLED with randomness. Mostly, the oddities are just detritus from the … More
Beach Friends
The past couple months were an incredible introduction to summer on the Alaska Peninsula. To that end, I’ve tried to … More
A Village Friend
I made a friend in a village recently. For the sake of him and his family, I’ve changed his name … More
The Slope: Pondering Perils
If you look at a map of Alaska and find the part that pops up way at the top left, that’s … More
Wales: Shifting Shores
There is a quiet beach community in Northwest Alaska. It is the westernmost settlement on the continent of North America. This place … More