The Dempster Highway is a road less traveled and that makes all the difference. I am drawn to such roads, and when I have my preferences, I spend most of my time on these roads, pausing often, taking time to appreciate the vastness and complexity of place that such trails offer. It is a […]
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Chilkoot River Saga Continues
It has been an interesting few days as the Chilkoot River saga continues. I would like to share a few stories about the Chilkoot River bears, the people who watch them, and then I will delve into the devilish details of the hows and whys of some of the dynamics along the Chilkoot River. Everyone […]
Chilkoot River Bears
Bear viewing on a beer budget. That is how most people come to visit and view the Chilkoot River bears in Haines, Alaska. Higher echelon opportunities such as Brooks Falls and McNeil River in the Katmai offer a somewhat more exclusive and reliable opportunity for bear viewing. They also run toward $1000/night/person (or equally exorbitant […]
The Saline Valley Outhouses
The story of the Saline Valley outhouses at the Lower Warm Springs is what got me into writing the Saline Chronicles. I was sitting around the lower campfire admiring all the new faces when I was compelled to ask if Channel 12 meant anything to anyone. No, it did not. I proceeded to launch into […]