Field Journal
Foraging Wild Fiddleheads: Spring Harvesting In Alaska
Daylight lasts a little longer each day, the grass grows a little bit taller and the trees become a little bit greener. It’s springtime in the Last Frontier, and Alaskans...
Dipnetting in Alaska: A Tradition of Salmon, Family, and Self-Reliance
Each summer, thousands of Alaskans gather along the state's salmon-filled rivers—not with fishing rods or commercial boats, but with large welded nets and anticipation, hoping to hit the run right. This...
The Waterproof Winter Boots You Didn’t Know You Needed
It starts the same way every winter: the snow looks magical until five minutes later, your socks are soaked, your toes are freezing, and your once-stylish boots look like they...
Following the Iditarod: Chasing the Last Great Race into Alaska’s Wild
Every March, Alaska comes alive with one of the most demanding endurance events on earth: the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Nearly 1,000 miles of wilderness separate the start line from...
Developing the Warmest Winter Boot
The Challenge of True Warmth Everyone knows the feeling. You’re out chasing an adventure. Maybe you’re hauling firewood, cheering from frozen bleachers, or trekking across a snow-packed trail. You’ve layered...
