The Last Frontier. Alaska holds a special place in my heart–I spent four years in college in Anchorage, seven summers in Bettles and one winter in Fairbanks. I shared my adventures on my blog so that friends and family could stay connected and I left them here so you could see a small part of Alaska.
Yesterday, I noticed the first fireweed showcasing its lower flowers. As summer progresses, the flowers will continue to open until they reach the top. Then…
Rain clouds filled the skies this morning but eventually gave way to partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. The sun was determined to shine on…
With 24 hours of daylight, plants are flourishing and flowering. They have a brief window of warmth and sunshine to flower and produce seed for…
While summer may be in full swing in some parts of the country, spring still reigns in the arctic. With only one week remaining until…
The first good thunderstorm of the season rolled through last night. First a light rain, then lightening, thunder and a downpour that lasted nearly an…
Green-up happens quickly in the north–almost overnight. Last week a tinge of green was visible on the trees one morning and by the next morning…
Friday the 13th was lucky today–the ice broke free on the Koyukuk River. Break-up on the Koyukuk River Warmer temperatures are helping melt the ice…
Snow is still prevalent in the far north. Upon arrival in Bettles, Alaska earlier this week, nearly two feet of snow blanketed unplowed areas. However,…