I had the joy and privilege of being the camp host of the Chilkoot Lake campground for a few years after the pandemic. It was a wonderful time to assume that role of stewardship. The campground was relatively quiet after the international quarantine. It afforded me the opportunity to enjoy bicycling, kayaking, fishing, and generally […]
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Chilkoot State Park Management Plan
A Chilkoot State Park management plan has been years in the making. The Chilkoot State Park, including Chilkoot Lake and the Chilkoot River continues to be a favorite destination for travelers. Watching eagles and bears or sport fishing are favored pass-times for visitors and locals. Many are content to enjoy the calm and serenity offered […]
Christmas in Saline Valley
Christmas in Saline Valley have always been the best holidays in memory. While the world traditionally strains under the pressure of the holidays, Christmas in Saline Valley embodied the very best of tradition and celebration. There is no last minute shopping. There are no parking challenges at the mall. I often had to remind myself […]
Chilkoot Bear | A celebration of the life of Speedy
For many years and to the enjoyment of countless visitors, the star of the Chilkoot corridor has been a coastal brown bear (essentially a grizzly bear) sow known locally as “Speedy.” This Chilkoot bear was so named many years ago in awe of the great distance she might cover in a short time. Speedy has […]