If you ever want an inside look at life in small-town Alaska, pick up a book by Heather Lende. Her first books were, in her words, “love letters to Haines.” …
Caleigh and her “Jumbo Shrimp” adventure
Special Correspondent Caleigh Jensen took a trip to “Shrimp Camp” with her family out of Whittier. Here is her story. –Scott Ever since I can remember, my family has been …
Road report: Driving the Alaska Highway during lockdown (w/art!)
Editor’s note: Lots of folks are asking about driving the Alaska Highway during the COVID-19 border closure. Our correspondent, Homer’s very own “Johnny B”, made the trek last week. Here …
Adventure in Paradise: hikers come face-to-face with…uh…Alaska.
Editor’s Note: Special Correspondent Caleigh Jensen heads across Kachemak Bay to Grewingk Glacier. She and her cousin, Sarah, had a real adventure! —Scott Let me just start off by saying …
Knik River Lodge: Watch the aurora borealis light up the night
Just got off the phone with Lars Larson, the manager at Knik River Lodge. It’s just 54 miles from downtown Anchorage (m-u-c-h closer to Palmer!) and offers a great venue …
