There’s a big thing going down in Alaska right now: our governor, Mike Dunleavy, who ran on a platform based … More
Tag: Alaska
Seven days on a river in a blue canoe
When Aaron and I were little, our parents read many, many books to us. I take that back: When Aaron … More
Caribou
We were walking through a regenerating burn. As we traveled through the bright, prolific fireweed, charred spruce trunks left ashy … More
In awe
“I expect to walk to the footbridge and see fifteen people, at all times, with their mouths open in awe. … More
Day 5: Five days post-Toolik; humans.
It’s been five full days since I returned from the far North. Every experience changes us, often imperceptibly, sometimes deeply … More
Day 4: Alone
Today I was sent to our Atigun site alone to finish up captures. When I’m alone in Alaska, I feel alone. … More
Day 3: Rumi in the Arctic
The Ruby and the Sunrise are one. Be courageous and discipline yourself. Completely become hearing and ear and wear the … More