by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 8, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Today is our day off…”Off from what?” While walking our rounds in the campgrounds, Jack catches a small mouse that hops across the gravel road. I pull the mouse from Jack’s mouth, and toss it into the bush. The bush happens to surround a young...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 2, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
This title belongs to Norm Smith, a local man who came to our cabin recently with a woman visiting from Portland. It was his favorite saying when in high school. Now he transforms the words on a bumper sticker, which has sold since the early 70’s. He and his...
by ronmitchelladventure | May 27, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Jenn, from Ranger Preston’s office, welcomes me in the morning. “If you want to remove the shutters, I’ll give you the cabin keys and we’ll meet you out there this afternoon.” Awesome…I’m out the door and on my way. Alaska...
by ronmitchelladventure | May 25, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Bears, bison and moose feed along the road from Fort Nelson, BC Canada to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. This 12-hour drive takes a few hours longer because of intentional stops along the way. Got to sit and stare at the scenery while Jack my dog stretches his legs. The...
by ronmitchelladventure | May 12, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Just me and Jack the dog drive the Canadian wilderness en route to Haines, Alaska. Being desert dwellers, we figure that 46 degrees F with rain would melt snow. The Canadian mountains do not agree, challenging us with piles of snow and half-frozen lakes. If...
