In 2015 and 2016, I spent time in a distinctly beautiful region of Alaska: Northwest. Geographically, Northwest villages are pretty flat, especially … More
Category: Social Issues
The Road Crew
Port Heiden’s gravel roadways are vital to its existence. There are no highways or streets that lead to Port Heiden, … More
The Chigniks
On the other side of the Alaska Peninsula – about 50 miles away from Port Heiden as the raven flies … More
Why Walk?
This post highlights my five favorite reasons to walk. Some folks in Port Heiden love to walk, they’re in the … More
A Pilot Down
This post is dedicated to the memory of Gabriele Cianetti, may he rest in peace. An airplane departed Port Heiden’s … More
Randy’s Reindeer
***Warning: this post features graphic images of blood and bones and guts and stuff*** A few years ago, several farsighted … 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
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
Anchorage: Parties of the North
Anchorage is not technically a village. It began as a tiny settlement in 1914, but no longer. Not even close. … More
Alaska: Village to Village 