Off the Rails in Alaska

Join me on a journey through my adventurous summer in Alaska – where work meets wilderness and every day is a wild ride!

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  • Ranting

    I knew about a month into the summer of 2025 that I would not return. Well before my daughter died. When making my final decision, I took that into account. However, the reasons I wouldn’t return had nothing to do with her dying. This past summer felt more like budget guests. And I get it.… Read more

  • Ramblings

    My season on the rails ended at the end of September. The move back to Denver was uneventful. With the exception of needing to get rid of many of my clothes to make room for the souvenirs I had purchased. Alaska has some fabulous socks and I felt the need to have them all. To… Read more

  • It’s Fall, Y’all!

    Here in Alaska, fall is upon us. As quickly as the trees turned green, they are turning yellow and shedding their leaves. The mountains are dusted with snow. It’s as if nature is on steroids. Simply stunning. In addition to the yellow of the leaves, there are various colors of red and purple berries growing… Read more