Unalakleet

We were in Unalakleet, Alaska this spring as the cottonwood buds were coming alive and filling the air with the heavy perfume of spring.

Once a year

Today’s theme: once a year. We were in Unalakleet, Alaska this spring as the cottonwood buds were coming alive and filling the air with the heavy perfume of spring. Where I come from we call it the Balm of Gilead, and it only happens once a year. I loved that I could go up the…

Nick Hanson of Unalakleet is a contestant on the hit show "American Ninja Warrior."

Element of surprise

My favourite thing about my work is, without a doubt, the element of surprise. Case in point: The Eskimo Ninja (aka Nick Hanson of Unalakleet, Alaska). Nick is a contestant on the hit show “American Ninja Warrior.” He built his own training course, pictured here, out of driftwood and trash from the dump. In this…

Mastodon tusk on sale in Alaska.

Special offer

Special offer! Mastodon tusk now on sale! Only $3700! Get it while it’s hot! Peace on Earth Pizza. Unalakleet, Alaska. #meetthenorth #lindbladexpeditions #mastodon #pleistocene #circumpolar #onsale #greatdeal #unalakleet #alaska #bargainhunter #lifeupnorth #whatadeal #iceage Photo by Eric Guth