There are no trees on the moon
So far, the Arctic region has consisted primarily of flat tundra—formed several thousands of years ago by glaciers. Dave, who crewed on the 2009/10 Around the Americas expedition and has joined us for the Northwest Passage portion of this journey, often describes traveling through the Northwest
Fireweed: Beauty, Resilience, and Flavor in the Alaskan Landscape
Driving through Nome, Alaska, one of the first things that caught my eye was the vibrant magenta flower lining nearly every road— Fireweed ( Chamaenerion angustifolium). It added bold pops of color to the otherwise rugged terrain. I quickly learned that fireweed isn’t just a pretty face in the
When in Nome
When in Nome we had time to roam… 15 days to be exact. Our last watch before arriving in Nome was one of the most memorable. Mike and I were on watch from 10 to 2, scanning the water carefully for the countless logs that drifted ahead of us. Dodging them required more focus as the wind shifted and
Elfin Cove: A Community Small & Strong
We arrived at Elfin Cove at about 8:00 pm on June 15th- approximately 85 miles from Juneau. Elfin Cove is a small, beautiful community, home to just 38 permanent residents- a number that decreases to about a dozen (or less) during the winter months, according to local accounts. A wooden boardwalk