Category Archives: Alaska

Current events, places and history of Alaska

Visiting Pack Creek Bear Viewing Site

Not far from Juneau, about 25 miles as the crow flies that is, there is one of the top bear viewing sites in Southeast Alaska. It is located on the eastern shore of Admiralty Island, often called the “Fortress of … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Tracy Arm

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The Hangar

As it is my father’s favorite place to eat in Juneau, I expect to be having dinner at The Hangar on the Wharf this evening. Our usual stop after a day of checking the boat and shopping for supplies. It is … Continue reading

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Loading Ice

As we depart the glacier face there is one more chore… A team is assembled on the back deck, the coolers mustered and the fish net brought down. We must load ice. Along with the large, pretty bergs floating around … Continue reading

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Alaskan Salmon Salad Grilled Sandwiches

Some years ago my wife and I made a vacation trip to Maine with the purpose of sea kayaking and, without question, enjoying fresh Maine lobster. One of the specialties new to me were lobster rolls. We had them every … Continue reading

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Getting the Fish Back Home

So you catch your limit, what do you do with all of that fish? With halibut priced at more than $20 a pound down south it is worth the effort to get the fish home. Besides, there is nothing like … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – John Hopkins Glacier

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Photo of the Week – Throttle

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Photo of the Week – Reid Glacier

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Zarembo Island and its Anchorages

Often time northbound cruising vessels choose not to navigate Wrangell Narrows into Petersburg except during daylight hours. This is a wise choice as there are 62 channel markers and the navigation lights at night can look like a Christmas tree covered … Continue reading

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