Atlee’s First Year
Atlee just had her tenth birthday, which is crazy for me to think about, but in honor of her birthday, I’m pulling out an old post I wrote about her first year of… Continue reading
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Video recap of our McCarthy Cabin Delivery
In August 2025, Stitt Construction delivered a premade cabin to McCarthy, Alaska. Here’s a video recap of the cabin’s delivery and setup. Read more about the process in the following blog posts. McCarthy… Continue reading
Canning Alaskan Moose Meat
When Woodsen first started going on an annual moose hunt, we enjoyed having our meat sent off and turned into a wide variety of products, from burgers and sausages to cheese dogs and… Continue reading
Keeping Kids Warm in Alaskan Winters
Our approach to keeping our kids warm has shifted significantly with our numerous opportunities for field testing over the years. Before reading my suggestions, please note that this is not a comprehensive comparison… Continue reading
Day Trip to Ninilchik
If you’ve read a handful of my blogs, you might have noticed that we make quite a few trips on repeat every year. Visiting the Lemans at the beach in Ninilchik is one… Continue reading
Art, Berries, and Community in Seldovia
Our first day in Seldovia was nothing short of dreamy. The next day, we woke up, enjoyed yogurt with fresh-picked berries, and savored a mellow morning. A few hours later, the Barnetts picked… Continue reading
Camping in Seldovia
Shortly after our trip to Council, the kids came down with hand-foot-and-mouth disease so we spent a week or two at home. It felt like it took forever, but eventually their blisters faded… Continue reading
Heading North- Homeward Bond
After spending five days in Council, we packed up, headed to the airport, and said goodbye to our friends the Stangs. Eska fell asleep immediately after takeoff for what we hoped would be… Continue reading
Heading North- Around Council
Ten years ago, Woodsen and I took a trip to explore the Seward Peninsula, and the Stangs had offered their guest cabin in Council as a place to stay. While we were very… Continue reading
Heading North-A Day Exploring Fairbanks
We had started our time off in Fairbanks hanging out with our friends the Crabbs and watching firefighting planes scooping water at the nearby float pond. That evening my friend BJ happened to… Continue reading
Back to Drift River
We had enjoyed a magical 24 hours on the McArthur River, but with the weather turning, we decided to pack up and head home. While packing up, Woodsen remembered he had been in… Continue reading
Mccarthy and a Day Trip to The Fan Glacier
After two days camping and exploring Hinchinbrook and Kayak Island, we headed to McCarthy to spend time making the rounds visiting friends. Our friends let us stay in a small cabin on their… Continue reading
Hook Point to Kayak Island
Our airplane adventure had started the day before and brought us to Hook Point on Hinchinbrook Island. You can read more about that amazing day here. Clouds rolled in midday, so after debating… Continue reading
Camping on Hinchinbrook
Since Woodsen and I’s first anniversary, we’ve made it a tradition to set out on an adventure around our anniversary, June 10th. This year, Woodsen again got time off work, but on June… Continue reading
Early Summer Day trip to Lake George
June 8th 2025 We love sharing airplane adventures with friends and it’s extra special when schedules, logistics and weather work out to fly our extended family out to share the experience with them.… Continue reading
Kodiak- White Sands Beach
Our last day in Kodiak turned out to be sunny as forecasted. We had checked out White Sands Beach the day before when it was cloudy and cold, and we were excited to… Continue reading
Kodiak- Pillar Mountain & Buskin River
We started off our second day in Kodiak with a drive to White Sands beach. The weather was overcast, but we anticipated sun the next day. We decided to check out the beach… Continue reading
Kodiak- Fossil Beach & Surfers Beach
Most of our adventures during the summer are last minute and determined by schedule and weather, which was exactly how our trip to Kodiak worked out. We had returned from Port Alsworth on… Continue reading
Landing in Lake Clark Pass
Over the years we’ve flown through Lake Clark Pass many times in all sorts of weather. At the top of the pass theres a small strip surrounded by two glaciers, a river, and… Continue reading
The Port Alsworth Sourdough Fly-In – part 2
After a fun Friday in Port Alsworth (you can read about it here) we settled in and camped by the plane. Saturday morning greeted us with sun, which made Eska’s 6:30 am wake… Continue reading
Arriving in Port Alsworth-part 1
For the last six or seven years it’s been our tradition to head to Port Allsworth for the Sourdough Fly-in over Memorial Day weekend. We first made our way out to Port Allsworth… Continue reading
A Video Recap of Our Unforgettable Day in Valdez, Alaska
In August 2024, we flew to Valdez for the day and enjoyed exploring the bay with our friends, the Fosters. Here’s a video recap of our unforgettable Alaskan adventure. Find the full blog… Continue reading
Exploring Valdez: A Family Day Trip in Alaska
Our annual pilgrimage to Valdez usually occurs in May when we enjoy the festivities and friends hosted by the Valdez Fly-in. In 2024, we skipped the Valdez fly-in and opted to spend time… Continue reading
Alaska to Oshkosh Video Recap
In the summer of 2024 we set out as a family on our biggest adventure yet. We left Wasilla, AK and flew to Oshkosh, Wi and back. It was a month long adventure… Continue reading
4th of July in Mccarthy
Where should we go for the 4th of July? That’s the question we usually start tossing around sometime in June. And, while I’ve only experienced the 4th in Bethel, McCarthy & Seldovia, the… Continue reading
Portage Pass Hike
This year we’ve been seeking out easy hikes. We’ve realized short and easy is enjoyable at this stage of life — much more practical with a toddler in tow. Portage Pass met… Continue reading
Camping at Rabbit Lake
There is always a downside to being spoiled, and we are no exception. I get so caught up dreaming up grand adventures in the airplane that I fail to explore the simple excursions and… Continue reading
Protected: Atlee’s Arrival
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Ice Skating Wasilla Creek
Earlier in the week I had seen a friend’s pictures of ice skating in the Palmer Hay flats that looked pretty spectacular! After getting the skinny from her I added it to the… Continue reading
Manitoba Hut Getaway
For the last seven weeks Woodsen has been on call, which was a great opportunity to make a little extra cash before our baby arrives, but it has left me very antsy to… Continue reading
Sunset Skate at Potters Marsh
For my birthday this year I asked for nordic skates. We first used them last winter and I was quickly hooked on the simple idea of putting a nordic binding on a blade and… Continue reading
Ski Day in Turnagain
A week or so ago Woodsen had added a Ski day to the calendar after hearing that Turnagain had gotten a fresh layer of snow. Little did we know how well we had picked… Continue reading
Valdez Fly-In 2015
The weekend following the Ultima Thule Geo Cache we all head west to Valdez for more airplanes and more competitions. The Valdez fly-In is most known for its Short Take Off and Landing… Continue reading
Monday Night Tug Time.
Last night I enjoyed brodies on the tarmac in the tug for the first time. Another great perk of marrying a pilot! Not to worry we burned rubber before we hooked up the plane. When… Continue reading
Cha cha chaga
Woodsen and I first heard of Chaga via an article in our local newspaper the Alaska Dispatch. The article described all the health benefits, where you could buy a “chagalatte” here in town, and… Continue reading