Like many seldom-visited beaches, Port Heiden’s sandy expanses are FILLED with randomness. Mostly, the oddities are just detritus from the…
Beach Friends
The past couple months were an incredible introduction to summer on the Alaska Peninsula. To that end, I’ve tried to…
Prolixity
Dear Wide Wild World: Oh hello, it’s been a bit. Haven’t written much of late, but that’s gonna change soon.…
A Pilot Down
This post is dedicated to the memory of Gabriele Cianetti, may he rest in peace. An airplane departed Port Heiden’s…
Randy’s Reindeer
***Warning: this post features graphic images of blood and bones and guts and stuff*** A few years ago, several farsighted…
Alaska Myths: The Little People
Pre-Script: Fantastical tales abound throughout Alaska. And much like the diverse majestic landscapes of the Great Land, its myths are…
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…
Catalysts & Preludes
My time in Nightmute has passed, though the project is now well underway. The children in that fine community of almost…
Nightmute Days 4 & 5 : Gracious Gratitude + Project Shakeups
The past few days since Super Bowl Sunday have been a bit wild and I’m glad to take a quiet…
Nightmute Day 3: Photo Log
Greetings Wide Wild World. My fingers feel frosty after a 2 degree day, so I’m going to take a break…
Alaska: Village to Village 