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 […]
Totem Poles of Haines Alaska | Sheldon Museum Totem Trot
The Sheldon Museum of Haines Alaska promotes an annual half-marathon fundraiser which not only serves to support the museum’s programs, but also celebrates the town’s heritage of totem poles. Totemic art is intrinsic to the northwest indigenous culture and the local Tlingit people have been creators and stewards of some of the finest works for […]
History of Saline Valley Hot Tubs
The history of the Saline Valley hot tubs is somewhat obscure. Some facts are well known. Other bits of history are based on hearsay. There is some differing of opinions among those I have spoken with. I will endeavor to present what I know, and what I have heard that seems to be agreed upon […]