On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
[Text written long after the trip, based on somewhat faded memories] Topographic maps indicate Khvostof Lake is 25ft lower than Rezanof Lake. The connecting stream runs about 1100ft, so it is not steep. However, it seemed a little more intense than we wanted to try and float the raft down, with shallows, and a bit … Read more
[Text written long after the trip, based on somewhat faded memories] On our first full day at Rezanof Lake, we decided to head up the lake and explore the upper valley. Without the inflatable raft and small outboard, it would have taken much longer to traverse the 3.5 miles to the far end of the … Read more
[Text written long after the trip, based on somewhat faded memories] Mary, Jay, Kitty, and I loaded up in an Alaska Sea Planes plane to fly south to Rezanof Lake. Mary and Jay (Forest Service Wilderness Ranger and Archeologist, respectively) would check on a couple of old cabin sights, then leave with the plane after … Read more
Packing for a picnic along the Indian River with Connor and Rowan. # Revising plots on a project that's now over 2 years old and still not quite done. # Enjoyed a walk around the park where the kids found some brown bear tracks, and the mouth of the river was full of salmon waiting … Read more
The short version As a child, with the wind I flew kites My kids want their own to take flights Kites Up! Now in Trees! Dad, rescue them please! Now flying again to the heights The Long Version When I was about Connor’s age, I spent many summer hours flying kites down on the Sheldon … Read more