Long-time Alaska local outdoor naturalist and best friend from Georgia/West Palm Beach unite after 25 years of raising families for an unforgettable backpacking adventure sauntering in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest- Resurrection Pass Trail.

OMG It's Almost Summer

Apr 19th, 2021 16m 40s

It's April 18th and there is still 3 ft of snow in the yard, but my girls and I are dreaming of the summer. During break-up (spring= when everything starts to melt) Alaskans start planning their days in the midnight sun. My daughters Lia and Ca

Life in Togiak, Alaska, A Special Interview with Tessa Coopchiak

Oct 16th, 2020 15m 42s

Togiak, Alaska is a rural and remote village in Northwest Alaska nestled around Bristol Bay, listen as we interview a local as she shares about her life as an Alaskan Native growing up in the tundra.--- Support this podcast: https://podcast

Sound Like a Local Alaskan: Unique Vocabulary

Oct 14th, 2020 17m 53s

Are you thinking about traveling to Alaska? You better brush up on some local lingo so you fit in and don't sound like a Cheechako. Let me be your teacher. Grab a pen and flashcards so you can start preparing.--- Support this podcast: https

Alaskan Relationships: The Odds are Good but the Goods are Odd

Oct 14th, 2020 10m 17s

An old tale about moving to Alaska for women is "The Odds are Good but the Goods are Odd". This alludes to an overrepresentation of men to women. Is that true? How do you find that special one in the Great White North? Listen and learn my story

Raising Kids in Alaska

Sep 24th, 2020 14m 18s

When your family is more than 5000 miles away, you learn how to adapt and adopt new ways of living to adjust to your new environment. Learning how to get your kids ready for -20 below, hockey and what to do when you spot a bear on the trail are

The Swanson River Canoe Trail Expedition

Sep 24th, 2020 22m 54s

There are many ways to camp in Alaska, but in order to experience the "true" wild, you have to get off the grid and go on an expedition with no cell service and put your survival skills in action. This episode walks you through our family's exp

Top 5 Hiking Trails in Soldotna and The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Sep 24th, 2020 8m 54s

As a young adult, I explored these trails almost every weekend. As a mom, I am grooming my children to find time to connect to God's country through some of our favorite local hikes. Join us as we share insights for your family to find ways to

How to integrate into rural Alaskan communities professionally and personally?

Sep 24th, 2020 7m 11s

When you are considering moving thousands of miles away from home, it is important to know that you can find gainful employment. In this episode, we look at a local's tips on how to integrate into rural Alaskan communities professionally and pe

How is Alaska Different Than The Panhandle?

Sep 23rd, 2020 12m 27s

Join us as we share a few comparisons of how Alaska is different than the Pandhandle. From college football to gardening, grocery shopping, casually dressed locals (even at church on Sunday)....wildberry picking and animals to be aware of while

How the Heck Did You Get to Alaska?-Casey Olson's Story

Sep 23rd, 2020 9m 7s

When you are 12 years old and uprooted from everything you know, it can be hard. Listen to the story of a 30 year resident of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula as he journeyed from Montanta to Kenai, Alaska.--- Support this podcast: https://podcaste

Alaska Lives: Exploration, Visions and Hardships: How the Heck Did You Get to Alaska?

Sep 23rd, 2020 8m 47s

Ever wondered what draws people to Alaska? Individuals from over the country share their journeys, heartaches and adventures venturing to the last frontier. Come, listen to the lives rooted in the lower 48, but grounded in the Great White Nort

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