An Insider Peek at Thorne Bay, Alaska
The fog, boats, dock, and the details in the photo of Thorne Bay bring back memories of living there for two decades.
Alaska Life
Unique Alaska Snowman on Prince of Wales
Alaska—snow, and ice, right? Well, not really. Where I lived in Thorne Bay, we received 129 inches of rain annually (close to 11 feet) and…
Flying in Alaska
Melissa Cook discusses flying in Alaska, travel options in southeast Alaska, and the impact of Island Air Express on Prince of Wales Island travel.
Alaska Teacher Housing
Discover how Alaska teachers find housing, what type is available, and issues surrounding district-provided housing units.
Uncover an Alaska Mine of the Past
Salt Chuck Mine “Joker” or Salt Chuck Mine, Prince of Wales Island (2013) – Hunters Si Goodro and Walter Thomas stumbled upon the valuable metals…
Unforgettable Alaska Housing Options
Unforgettable Alaska housing is scattered throughout southeast Alaska as residents live in various manageable yet unique settings.
Alaska Float Houses
Southeast Alaska float houses dot the coastline. Learn how the float houses are constructed and function.
Remote Alaska Schools
J.R. Gildersleeve School in Southeast Alaska Thorne Bay, Alaska 2006 – My office was on the former floating J.R. Gildersleeve School. This image is not…
A Way of Life in Remote Alaska – The Alaska Dock
The Port Dock in Thorne Bay, Alaska Thorne Bay, Alaska (November 25, 2014, at 1:15 p.m.) – The rope waits for the next pilot to…
Alaska Bear Attack Prevention
Surviving a Bear Attack Someone asked: You are fishing for salmon in Alaska when you see a grizzly running toward you in the distance. What…