Looking along the gentle ridge along the Upper Chena Dome Trail at about mile-4 I'm again behind on my writing. It's been a busy week, and it will be a busy weekend, so I'll make...
On Saturday, a small crew of a couple of kids and parents from Team Ascension and I headed to the White Mountain National Recreation Area to explore the hills above Nome Creek. It must have...
My first trip was to Angel Rocks on Friday afternoon. The parking lot was fairly empty for what seemed like a beautiful spring/summer afternoon. When I started on the trail, I counted about 15 cars....
On Monday morning, after Team Ascension's running club and climbing practice, Cat and I drove out Chena Hot Springs Road to the Granite Tors Trail to take a short walk along the lower trails and...
Dwarf willows in Alaska present a complex challenge for identification due to their subtle morphological differences and propensity for hybridization. This guide provides insights into species like Salix arctica, Salix fuscescens, and others, detailing their...
Sparse spruce and the seemingly endless landscape in the White Mountain National Recreation Area, Alaska Cat and I headed to the Table Top Mountain Trail late on Saturday, May 25. It had been rainy in...
I've been searching for a way to share my latest life events, photos, and the stories behind them more regularly. While my previous attempts at a 'photo of the day' series proved unsustainable, I believe...
It's a bit rainy this morning, certainly reflecting my melancholy mood. This week, two people, seemingly from a past life, passed away. It pains me that I say "past life." But that's how things seem...
Yesterday was a fantastic day of hiking and photography in Alaska. I updated a wildflower guide, captured a black-capped chickadee collecting nest material, and hiked Wickersham Dome, unexpectedly meeting an old friend.
Appreciating small things through macro photography with lots of images from spring in Fairbanks, Alaska, and some comparison from DSLR and smartphone photos.
I climb a thing while my spotters laugh at me, and Cat takes a picture Last weekend, I enjoyed some quality time climbing and bouldering with friends at Tr'at'egheth No' (Lower Tanana for 'From Cottonwood...
A male willow catkins with red anthers on white filaments, starting to open to reveal pollen | Prints and Wall Art Last May, I devoted considerable time to photographing the willow catkins blooming along our...
As spring approaches, I'm focusing on enhancing my Alaska Wildflower Guide with updates and new articles. This post details my upcoming plans to refine guide articles for better identification and user experience, including adopting a...
The next couple of nights might be good times to watch the sky. On March 23, a strong X1.1 flare from 2 sunspots released an associated coronal mass ejection (CME) directed toward Earth. As of...
A bit of info on the 2024 Ice Alaska and World Ice Art Championship in Fairbanks, Alaska. This post provides insights into the event's venue changes over the years and my experiences at the new...
Explore the stunning '2023 Photo Highlights' from Alaska's captivating landscapes. This blog post presents a curated selection of breathtaking photography, offering glimpses into the diverse and awe-inspiring natural world of Alaska. From the vibrant auroras...
Explore frost and ice crystals captured through macro photography in Fairbanks, Alaska. This post discusses the conditions leading to unique frost formations and details my photographic process using a Nikon D850 with a Laowa 25...
Trip report from my 3-day backpacking trip to the Gakona Glacier in the Alaska Range. Lots of photos, including some historical, a bit of route information, and a very interesting glacial feature.
