Grinning Down on Alaska
Flying is required in most areas of Alaska, whether by jet or bush plane. Learn more about flying in Alaska.
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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.
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.
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.
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…