Photography,travel, BBQ, FARC, parks, biking, aurora borealis, boobies, and wine… After a year of posting I thought I would share the top 7 posts on the blog. I want to thank all of the growing supporters for the dialogue and comments. It’s been an eye opening experience in terms of writing but more about communicating … Continue reading
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The Interior of Alaskan Life 8: Wolves, moose, and a broken ice auger
It was a Tuesday afternoon in May in the year of the winter that went too far. A friend and I decided a night of ice fishing was in order. With winter gear, rain gear, and a snow machine we headed South from Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway to Fielding Lake. Just south of Delta … Continue reading
March is the best time for incredible northern lights in Fairbanks, Alaska
Northern lights (aurora borealis) viewing in Fairbanks, Alaska is among the best in the world. Last night the skies were pounded by plasma from the sun giving viewers as far south as Minnesota excellent views of the northern lights. This shot by Fairbanks, Alaska photographer, David Shaw, captures the intensity of last nights show. See … Continue reading
Tips on how to photograph the Northern Lights by David Shaw
The Aurora is, let’s face it, just plain weird. It only occurs in the far north or south, and looks like someone hung enormous translucent green curtains in the upper atmosphere. They curl and wave back and forth in an astral breeze, split and rejoin in bands and waves and swirls. The phenomenon is caused … Continue reading
Wildfires still going in Fairbanks (photo)
Usually fire season doesn’t run so late in the Interior of Alaska. Though this year was relatively smoke free, this fire on south of Fairbanks has been allowed to burn because it is not in close vicinity to homes. Here is the story from our local paper. Dry Creek Fire grows with boost from winds … Continue reading