It's hard to live so close to nature and not recognize the powerful hand of God in everything. I don't know if it's living by the work of your hands, or the recognition that everything that comes to you is a gift. I find myself praying alot throughout the day, mostly giving thanks and often giving praise … Continue reading A Small Miracle

We are still rookies at living this adventurous-treacherous kind of life. We are learning that there are many challenges to accomplish everyday tasks. One of our most challenging is traveling from our cabin to the boat landing where our truck is parked. We call it a "boat landing", but it looks more like an uneven sand, … Continue reading Rough Waters

Now that "the PPP" was complete(Poo Palace Projet) we were gonna relax this weekend.....we went to town to get a few things, fished a little, and had a friend over for dinner. Having someone over for dinner is a big deal for us now. We go about 4 to 5 days right now before we … Continue reading Promises, Grub and a Bear

The majority of everyone reading this has more than likely have always had running water in their house and plumbing for all of their lives. You don't realize how convenient that all is until it's no longer present. Not much of anything is really convenient out here. Like we've said in previous blogs, "everything is … Continue reading A Man, A Woman & their Buckets

Jen and I both work so hard at the tasks on the property that we catch ourselves not doing what we came out here to do-- Enjoy the land and nature. We catch ourselves getting preoccupied in trying to finish and mark off as much as possible from our "to do" list. I am so … Continue reading A Day Off!

You never realize the abilities that you might possess until you actually try something new. I've always been good with my hands and wood, but never have I had to build so much on my own. Back in the lower 48, I would more than likely have paid someone to do the task that I've … Continue reading Putting Sticks Together & Constant Change

This week we had the pleasure of going over to the next closest town to us, Skagway. One of our newest buddies was kind enough to offer to play tour guide and take us up there. He is another one of these "open arms, wants to do anything to help you Alaskan guy". He owns … Continue reading The Klondike Gold Rush 

Since moving to the mountains, I have been challenged to find good workout space. I have exercised since my youth, and I am accustomed to going to the gym everyday, and running several miles a couple of times a week. I enjoy working out because it makes me feel so great, and I like the challenge … Continue reading Running on Mars

Jennifer is an exercise  maniac. It's funny and amazing to see all the different ways she's finding out how to have a productive workout on the property. From running up and down the hill, to moving logs and stones. Her dedication is above me, with all the projects at hand the last thing I want … Continue reading Trail Blazing, Workouts & Gardening

I didn't know that Alaska had such beautiful flowers!  I guess the extended hours of sun and this fertile soil makes it a perfect place for everything that grows. I thought Texas had beautiful roadways blooming with Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush, but Alaska gives quite the summer display of color, not only along the roadways, … Continue reading All the pretty flowers