Author Archives: Fred Cooper

About Fred Cooper

Alaska resident at the time of statehood; retired professional civil engineer and for 35 years owner of an engineering company; firmer owner and skipper of the Nordic Quest; author, avid fisherman and world traveler. Lives with his wife and their water-loving standard schnauzer in Portland, Oregon.

Photo of the Week – Crowned Night Heron, Kona Coast, Hawaii

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Fred Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Fish On

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Fred Cooper
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Winter Visit to Hawaii

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Fred Cooper

Seasonally the Humpback whales that visit Alaskan waters in the Summer spend their winter months enjoying the warm waters around the Hawaiian Islands. We just completed a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. One of the many highlights of … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – South Sawyer Glacier, Tracy Arm

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Fred Cooper
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The Marble Grotto

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Fred Cooper

I have a special place that I like to visit whenever cruising the east shoreline of Baranof and Chichagof Islands. It is a unique geologic formation and not one you would normally expect to find in Southeast Alaska unless you … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Point Retreat Lighthouse, Admiralty Island

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Fred Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Humpback Whales off Point Adolphus

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Fred Cooper
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Encountering Brown Bear

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Fred Cooper

Almost anyone who lives in Alaska can recall their first or maybe even frequent bear encounters.  I count myself in this group and can vividly remember the first time I encountered a bear up close and personal.  Looking back on that … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Ford’s Terror

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Fred Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Bubble Netting

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Fred Cooper
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