There and Back Again

I was born in Alaska, lived here until after college, but have not seen a large portion of Alaska's unique scenic variety. I decided to change that.

I was able to hop right seat of the Beech 99 to navigate and toss luggage on an all day charter to Southwest Alaska.

"Carpe Diem"

Zoom in on The Route

Cold Bay

Getting Fuel in Cold Bay

On the Ground in King Cove

Approaching Sand Point

Sand Point

King Cove

Heading to Kokhanok

8500 ft and climbing by Pavlof Volcano

Ice

Temperatures have dropped and stayed low consistently enough to freeze the entire surface of Lake Clark. This has two distinct advantages, no large ominous formations of ice fog enveloping the lake and our community, and now we can ice fish.
The ice fishing gear I had taken with me and stored for 12 years in Kansas could now see some use once again. (Not that there was no ice fishing in Kansas, just that I never was inclined to try it in Kansas) A few hours of dedication on a Saturday and we had a tasty meal of Whitefish for supper.

Checkin ice depth


Walking on Water


Working Smarter, Not Harder


Sis with Mrs. Owens


Waiting patiently


Rewards


Papa's helper

2010 - Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
Here are a few pictures from our New Years Celebration in Alaska. The fireworks were being launched from the ice on the bay. It was quite the show. Something that was new for us was hearing the concussive blast echo off the surrounding mountains, it added a pretty spectacular audible element to the whole experience.

Happy New Year!





The Finale


Nothing but moonlight