Category Archives: Alaska

CHEECHAKOS IN THE CHUGACH

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

This is a re-post from a year ago.  We were fresh back from our trip to Alaska and in the midst of chronicling our experiences.  Consult this handy reference for definitions of “cheechako,” “Outsider” and others. I think it’s safe … Continue reading →

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FROM THE ROAD: ALASKAN GOLD

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

The latest from our friend John on his RV odyssey from Minneapolis to Alaska. Good Evening from Skagway: You can see DukDuk and me in the attached picture as we entered Alaska and, yes, I am smiling with thumbs up. … Continue reading →

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FROM THE ROAD: INTO THE YUKON

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

“The only society I like is that which is rough and tough – and the tougher the better. That’s where you get down to bedrock and meet human people.”  – Robert Service This is the latest dispatch from our friend … Continue reading →

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AS I WANDER OUT UNDER THE SKY…

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Betsy Wuebker

This is the next in our series of Christmas cards matching Pete’s photography with favorite carols.  “I Wonder As I Wander” has its origins in Appalachia, but this photograph under the skies east of Denali speaks of wandering God’s great … Continue reading →

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LOOK OUT!

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Betsy Wuebker

Perusing freelance gigs on Craigslist while on vacation in Alaska – $0 Responding to ad requesting photo of Thermoking truck in “exotic” setting – $0 Noticing Thermoking truck idling next to us at a scenic rest area – $0 Taking … Continue reading →

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