Treasured Alaska Memories
My four-year-old granddaughter wandered the Alaska beach edge just outside the lodge where her father worked as a caretaker. A soft breeze came over the…
Articles by Melissa Cook
First Glimpse of Alaska from the Air
Have your breath stolen from you when you see the views of Alaska from the air and ground.
Alaska Book Corner: Alaska Bear Tales
Author Larry Kaniut is a household name for many Alaskans. As a local schoolteacher, Larry wrote the Alaska Bear Tales series.
Alaska Ferries – A Lifeline for Coastal Alaskans
Alaska ferries connect the coastal communities to urban areas allowing for the transport of vehicle, supplies, pets, teams, tourists and locals.
My Children’s Alaska Adventures
Imagine growing up in remote Alaska; what would you do for fun? Adventure knocked on our door and they answered it.
Alone on the Beach in Alaska
In the prologue of “The Call of the Last Frontier” author Melissa Cook finds herself alone on an Alaska beach facing the challenge of isolation.
My Alaska Romance – Who Knew?
Living in remote Alaska was like having a romance with a state. I loved it and hated it, but, I couldn’t imagine leaving.
Sarkar Lake on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
Sarkar Lake on Prince of Wales Island in SE Alaska offers Forest Services cabins, a canoe and canoe route, and wildlife.
Alaska Book Corner: Follow Me to Alaska
Ann Parker’s Follow Me to Alaska is the adventure of a retired teacher moving to bush Alaska and learning to live off-grid.
What Does Bush Alaska Mean?
What does bush Alaska mean? Communities accessible only by plane are in the bush, but what about those accessible by boat