So happy to have our first chinook (king) salmon aboard. This 17lb male was reeled in expertly by Dave on his special lure. He was thrilled, and we were very well fed. Thank you Pacific Ocean.

The last of the Christmas tamales. Muy triste.

Southeast Alaska. A boat outboard on your flatbed sorta makes sense here.

#afloat Tahitian sunsets rarely disappoint.

Kayaking in winter in Sitka is a thing. Some perfect days out with the whales. The herring are spawning and there are bubble-netting humpbacks, as well as grey whales in the Sound right now.

Sitka SHOWED (snowed) UP!

Postcards from French Polynesia. Still a paradise. We were thrilled to find intact coral reefs, lots of fish, uncrowded beaches, and a proud thriving Native culture.

So this is Tahiti; Huahine, actually. And yes. Pretty much paradise.

From Micheal Graney: "Hey kayakers! We are on for Saturday paddle! If you need gear, kayak, paddle, spray skirt and PFD please come to the shop at 9:15-9:30 - 1490 Seward Ave just in front of the CG Station." Feb 14th at the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society Boathouse on Japonski Island.

Had a great time on the incredible ski trails in Anchorage. So much to explore on these free public trails. Buy the grooming pin if you can and get out there! anchoragenordicski.com

The 30th Ski For Women in Anchorage was a lot of fun to help out with- even for a boy. Great job Alaska ladies!

Sitka folks mark your calendars. February 14th Community Paddle with a Valentines Day theme. Let's show Sitka Sound some love. We will also be cleaning a beach or two.

What are your "honey-don'ts"? Things you've gotten a pass on after screwing it up the first time. My partial list is: Cutting her hair, making the bed, baking, frosting said baking, putting away the Christmas ornaments, accounting...

We still live in a beautiful world. We are reminded what we are fighting for sometimes.

Well aren't we popular.... There are 10 places named Sitka in America. There is one place named Sitka in Iraq. There is one place named Sitka in Hungary. Cities named Sitka in America. Tennessee South Dakota Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Kentucky Kansas Indiana Arkansas Alaska

is feeling sooo festive...

The first lighted paddle parade in Sitka! Join the fun.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I know we have a lot of work to do, and recently a lot we aren't thankful for, but I am very happy to be surrounded by a community on folks trying to make life better for people, animals, and the environment.

Dear Roger Barton, I am writing to end my relationship and patronage of Outdoor Research. After seeing photos of ICE and/or CPB "agents" proudly wearing OR gear, I am no longer willing to support your company as it assists in the continued tyranny and dictatorial take-over of our cities and towns.

Occasionally something really catches your attention. This graphic novel of a story on the bears of Japan is worthy of a read. Wow. www.reuters.com/graphics/JAP...

Finally got my Subaru Solterra yesterday. It was shipped on the ferry to Sitka from Juneau. I hadn't actually driven it before and it was a thrill testing the EV acceleration. Saw a whale spout and everything. It must be a sign. Looking forward to reading the mountain of owner manuals.

Getting some billionaire vibes from a visit to the Biltmore. Woah.

Proud to march with thousands in Asheville.

More beauty from this planet. Blue Ridge Parkway yesterday.

Finally got to experience Larch Madness in the Cascades. Spectacular and so many happy people.

Buckle up SE Alaska. And add some lines to your boats.

Electric Dreams. Putting a down payment on this e-hotrod today.

Crazy day in Juneau today. Flew in at 5am. Got to the car service place to get my car. Bike rack and expensive bike on top are missing. Scoured the lot and found some parts and the way they got in. 2 hours later spotted some people spray-painting my bike one block away. Grabbed it back. 🤢🤮New color.

Tonight's fireworks...

Autumn is looking like our reward for this past spring. 💛🧡💚🤎

Today's very fun day. Haines, AK. Thank you Chris and Greg!

We were thrilled to be interviewed by Bill and Anders aboard S/V BOB for their amazing podcast - The Wild Idea. open.spotify.com/show/0HtJYuu... They discuss critical issues facing our public lands, interview policy makers, and really get to the heart of the wild lands we love. Check it out!

Me now doing a preemptive grunt before I stand up. Do people do this to hide the sound of tendons snapping and joints creaking? IDK. My first time getting old.

Got studied by a bear yesterday. We did teach it how people rapidly mosey back to their skiff and retreat to a safe distance...

We did the growy thing!

It always makes me happy to see her coming back to the boat with a smile.

New level unlocked. Breakfast pizza.

Learn to Sail in Sitka, Alaska! May 15-18. Reserve your spot(s) today. We're booking up. Proceeds go to Sitka Maritime Heritage Society. Contact Captain Blain at (907) 887-9446.

Hoping our move towards self-sufficiency isn't met with resistance from our furry forest residents. The bears already checked out the beds, but they haven't seen our electric fence...

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo a todos!

Sitka people! Sitka’s Hidden Wonders is officially open. Sunday, May 4 Showtimes: 10:15 AM · 11:30 AM · 12:45 PM Tickets: $5 Sitka Coliseum Theatre All proceeds go to the Sitka Sound Science Center Reserve your seat at: sitkawonders.com with promo code local5 (valid all weekend)​

What a lovely place...

Easter egg hunt with the Baranof Warm Springs Bay regulars.

I got to sail with my sister for the first time ever, and we had a perfect day with gray whales. Loved it.

New drink invented. THE HERRING SPAWN 2 parts silver or anejo Tequila 1 prt fresh lime juice 6-8 glops orange bitters 1 prt sweetened coconut syrup. Shake in drink shaker with ice or blend. Add soda water to taste. Stir. Add lime slice to glass Toast to spawning herring getting busy. Enjoy.

Somewhere around 300 real people and 7 trumpsters showed up in Sitka today. I'm proud to live here.