As if my stay in Galena couldn’t get any better, right before I left, we got word that Dan Seavey was coming up the trail. 

I promised some sketches and here are a few.  Nothing too thrilling, but I keep sketching.  It is a totally different experience sketching on the

Flying over the Yukon River brings into sharp focus its status as the second longest river in the world.  It is truly magnificent.  I can

Imagine what it would be like to wake up in the morning and it is -20 degrees and there is no running water.  The town

This day has been extremely full, and it is only 4:30.  I woke up this morning in Takotna at the school.  After checking in with

Travel went more smoothly today.  Shortly after rising, I got a quick breakfast from the abundant offerings at the McGrath Checkpoint and took a snow

Are you watching the GPS Tracker?  Where is Blynne headed?

Travel went more smoothly today.  Shortly after rising I got a quick breakfast from the abundant offerings at the McGrath Checkpoint and took a snow

Mc Grath is a humming place, especially since so many of the mushers have decided to spend their 24 hour rest here.  I am finally

Sorry, I just couldn’t help myself.  Enjoy!  I am going to get some rest so I can get up to take in what is supposed