Turning fourteen may not seem like a big deal, but it is in Alaska. Alaska allows you to get your driver’s permit at fourteen as well as many other things so it is one of the first big age milestones here. We gave Jessica an early birthday present of...

There is no doubt that Alaska is an outdoorsman’s paradise, and you definitely have to take full advantage of the summer for quad riding or other non-winter activities. There are infinite miles of trails to ride, and your riding is only limited by how much gas and food you...

The need We wanted to find a handgun that was small and reliable enough yet had bare minimum ballistics for Jessica to carry in the Alaska wilderness. Her smaller stature and hands made this choice way more difficult than a person would think as handguns that shoot high energy...

I have learned a lot in the last few months, not only about life in general but about our relationship with God, faith, and ourselves. Sometimes what we *think* we know is not what we know…….does that make sense? I thought I knew how to drive on ice and...

Hello friends!Hannah here, I am going to try to update all that’s happened in the last few months or so. Been a bit crazy around here for sure, but God is GOOD!We had been looking for work in Alaska for about 3 years and actually had jobs twice but...

Our arrival in Alaska has been eagerly awaited and planned for a few years so crossing the border into Alaska outside of Tok was a great feeling, especially after experiencing communist Canada firsthand. The people in the Yukon were normal enough, but were definitely living in fear of their...

Moving is a major headache no matter how you look at it, but moving your household goods from the lower 48 to Alaska presents its own unique problems. Besides the obvious distance challenge there are other things to consider such as is some of the things that you will...

Driving the Alcan or Alaska Highway is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity that most people never have a chance or the means to do. The Alaska Highway starts at Dawson Creek in British Columbia and ends in Fairbanks Alaska 1,486 miles later. There are only two ways...