Life on Medical Disability in Remote Alaska
Melissa Cook gained a new perspective on life while on medical disability in remote Alaska.
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How to Write a Book from a Thousand Sticky Notes
Melissa Cook discusses how she wrote “The Call of the Last Frontier” from a collection of notes written over 20 years.
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.
Grinning Down on Alaska
Flying is required in most areas of Alaska, whether by jet or bush plane. Learn more about flying in Alaska.
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.”
Alaska Floatplanes Reflecting in the Bay
A typical fall day in Thorne Bay includes the Alaska floatplanes, rain, fog, & glassy bay water. Listen to Melissa Cook talk about Alaska.