Last Frontier Memoir in the News
Melissa Cook has been in the news with her Alaska and multiple sclerosis memoir, “The Call of the Last Frontier.”
Alaska Life
Alaska Marine Highway – Caught in the Salmon War
In 1997, Canadian fishermen blocked the Malaspina ferry to protest overfishing in the Pacific by the U.S. – known as the ‘Salmon War of 1997’
Life on Medical Disability in Remote Alaska
Melissa Cook gained a new perspective on life while on medical disability in remote Alaska.
How to Mail Packages in Remote Alaska
Shipping to Alaska is challenging, as P.O. boxes are not accepted by some vendors, and the post office does not recognize some street addresses.
Jury Duty: An Alaska Way of Life
Residents in remote Alaska are called for jury duty far more than people in other states.
Alaska Marine Highway – An Unusual Roadway of the North
The Alaska Marine Highway links urban areas & small coastal communities with no road access and transports passengers, vehicles, & supplies.
Alaska’s Kids Don’t Float Program
Alaska’s Kids Don’t Float program has saved lives since 1996 by providing life jackets for kids to borrow near the water. Learn more on Alaska Bush Life.
An Alaskan Thanksgiving
Cooking a Thanksgiving meal in remote Alaska proves challenging with no grocery store. Learn more about life in bush Alaska on the blog, Alaska Bush Life.
A Snapshot into Alaska Bush Life
Docks are the heart of Alaska bush life. Learn about remote Alaska docks and read excerpts from Melissa Cook’s book “The Call of the Last Frontier.”
Hidden Gems in Alaska’s Rainforest
The hidden gems of SE Alaska are the trees draped in lichen or Old Man’s Beard. Learn more about Alaska on Alaska Bush Life.