by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 4, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Get to Nome by air, sea, or Iditarod – the 1100 mile dogsled race that begins in Anchorage. Mare and I take the slow ferry to Juneau, a pleasant ride through the inside passage and past whales. The following day, two flights later we will land in Nome. For now,...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 28, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Catch salmon for fresh food. Split stumps for firewood. Taste real Alaska…well, maybe not the winter. We see the furry seed of the fireweed climbing to the top of the stalk where it signifies the onset of winter. The nights grow black, and rains provide a small...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 16, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Folks from around the world visit the glacier views from our cabin deck. Those who sign the register represent 21 different countries and 46 of the United States. During the past 3 months, Mare and I have chatted with over 3,000 people. Just yesterday a...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 2, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
I cast into the Chilkoot River. My lure tumbles downstream. I reel it in. Cast again. On and on, until I happen to look behind. Eight feet away, mama grizzly walks with her two cubs trailing along the shore…towards me. I almost do in my pants that thing that...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 26, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Epilobium angustifolium…not a “Three Stooges” quote, but a complex name for a simple plant – Fireweed. The edible leaves of this wildflower rejuvenate rapidly after a fire. Flowers bloom from the bottom and signify the end of summer when they...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 12, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Alaska Jack jumps into the back of Ranger Preston’s pick-up truck. Preston dresses in full gear. Mare, Shannon, Jenny and her dog Quark, join Jack and I in the back. Jordan stands off to the side. Preston turns on the sirens and police lights. We’re...
