When it comes to making epic bonfires, one must think through the particulars. What’s this bonfire’s timeframe? Is there a … More
Category: Education
Beach Bonfires
Bonfires and beaches go together like ketchup and mustard, cheese and crackers, mint juleps and the Kentucky Derby. In Port … More
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
Prolixity
Dear Wide Wild World: Oh hello, it’s been a bit. Haven’t written much of late, but that’s gonna change soon. … More
Carnival & Introductions in Port Heiden
I flew to Port Heiden after a whirlwind AmeriCorps training in Los Angeles. While engaging and educational, the densely-packed schedule … More
Nightmute Day 2: Educational Exasperation
My first full day in Nightmute was great, if a little slow. The morning was cold cold cold (about 2 … More
Nightmute Day 1: ‘Wayyy Out There’
For the first time since starting this website, I’m writing from the field. Usually, I take time after an excursion … 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
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 … More
The YK: Tech & Troubles
Going into Alaska’s remote villages can be surreal. This post describes insights from intense excursions in five villages of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: … More
Alaska: Village to Village 