First Time Solo
Michael Gurley I had read, studied, flown, and passed my instructor’s minimum standards before he said, “Pull over to the tower.” I…
Alaska
Saturday Memory – North to Alaska
Traveling, for me, is about being in charge. Making my own decisions of timing, distances, and pauses. The scenery changes…
The Tempered Road
As I write this thought, I cannot but imagine life and our preparation to be successful. It's important how well…
You’ve Never Lived Until
There are places I want to go If time and money are tight I push hard to make it happen.…
Mileposts and End-of-the-Month
Planning is vital when you begin the journey, but also enjoyable. Knowing where you are headed is important to the…
S-A-D, Not In My Court
S-U-N, D-A-Y, N-I-G-H-T... You can be S-A-D anytime of the year.
Hankering for a Milepost
Hankering for a Milepost: The ending is nothing I see in sight. It's the idea of simply picking up and…
Nuggets Nice, But Action Required
Nuggets Nice, But Action Required: I find value in people, words, and thoughts, and prayerfully, I produce action from gathering…
Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time, nearly forty years ago A friend invited me to go to Dahl Sheep Hunting Alaska, out…
It Doesn’t Take Much
It doesn’t take much to dream of Alaska. So, today, I give two approaches to the same person in Alaska,…