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Unhinged Alaska: The trip

I hold a trip to Anchorage in the same esteem as a “pick up poop patrol” in a heavily populated elephant compound. So, when my… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About another bear

Another bear story! 1979-1980   In my “other life” ( BB - Before Bob) I had an old Green LTD that ran me up and… Continue reading

  • Sep 9, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food
Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Alaska's state flower, the bright blue alpine forget-me-not.

Refuge Notebook: Nature shows off its red, white and blue for the Fourth

In an effort to commemorate and celebrate our nation’s birthday, it is with deep honor that I may present an Alaskan patriotic take on ‘Ole… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Alaska's state flower, the bright blue alpine forget-me-not.
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Fire footprint – ghosts of fires past

I flew over much of the Funny River Horse Trail Fire this past Monday. Almost three weeks after the fire was first detected on May… Continue reading

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Pioneer Potluck: About Alaskan Forest Fires Past and Present

SWANSON RIVER FIRE 1969 FUNNY RIVER FIRE 2014 The recent Funny River fire puts my memory in full motion of the 1969 Swanson River fire… Continue reading

  • Jun 3, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Five recreational activities to explore before tourists arrive

Now that the calendar has rolled over to May and the days have grown longer, the great outdoors is beckoning to be explored. Don’t let… Continue reading