On clear days the mountain dominates the landscape. On a hike to Bear Point, around the lake, or just up on Blueberry Hill, your eyes always stop at Denali. It demands another look. Always beautiful, sometimes breathtaking.

Many things may come to mind when you think about an outhouse. The old days before indoor plumbing. Camping at an old campground. “Wow, my grandparents used to have one at the cabin!” or maybe...the smell. Well for us here at Caribou Lodge, we use an outhouse every day...

Summer at Caribou Lodge is a busy time, and we love guiding these hikes, pointing out the wildlife, and just showing Alaska off to whoever visits us. From huge moose to tiny, rare birds there is always something waiting for a good photo.

...they hiked down into the trees, gathered what was manageable, and then proceeded to strap the pieces of firewood onto their backpacks. The military pack boards that Mike, Pam, and their son Aaron used to haul firewood on their backs are still here today.

...Emil discovered that vodka paired very nicely with apple cider. Once Anska and Ari woke up, it didn't take long for my supply of cider packets to start disappearing...

Just because we live "OFF GRID" doesn't mean we have to act like Laura Ingalls when we do laundry...This is 2019, and we are not The Little House On The Prairie!

Guiding a Heli-camping trip from the lodge into the Talkeetna Mountains with fun Germans who love to drink and ended up feeling more like friends than clients.