Northern lights activity

This image (from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Geohphysical Institute) shows a map of where the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) may be most visible tonight.

My Alaska Northern Lights expedition last night

Reading that the Northern Lights ("Aurora Borealis") might be visible last night in Fairbanks, Alaska, I hopped in the car around 9 p.m., and drove as far north as I could, trying to find a clearing in the sky. This photo of a clearing in the sky was taken at 11:25 p.m., somewhere south of Cantwell, in the area known as Denali State Park.

In Search Of ... the Aurora Borealis

I've lived in Alaska on and off for almost a year now, and still haven't seen the Northern Lights, so when I checked the University of Alaska-Fairbanks aurora page and it said the aurora was going to be active the next few nights, well, let's just say that I'm throwing some food, water, and clothes in the car at 8:30 p.m., and heading farther north, in search of clear skies.

Adios, amigos ...

An Ice Road Truckers truck, in Anchorage, Alaska

I had to go down to Anchorage, Alaska for a doctor's visit last week, and ran across this "Ice Road Truckers" truck.

A set of mailboxes in Wasilla, Alaska

Even in a nice residential neighborhood in Wasilla, Alaska, residents don't get the mail delivered to their homes. Instead, it's dropped off in boxes like these, at the entrance to the neighborhood. At least this is better than the post office box, which was all I could get when I lived in Talkeetna.

Typical neighborhood road in Alaska

While on a walk yesterday I decided to take this photo of a typical Alaska neighborhood road. Many roads are paved, but many roads are not, even in a relatively large town like Wasilla. This photo was actually taken in a very nice neighborhood, with home prices probably starting at $250K-$300K.

Alaska salmon fishing report

Here's a second view of the Alaska salmon fishing report sign from the Fred Meyer grocery store in Wasilla, Alaska. If you ever need an up to date salmon fishing report, the sports department of Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart, and other sporting stores is a great source of Alaska fishing information.

Alaska salmon fishing information

Here's a sign from the local Fred Meyer grocery store showing the latest Alaska salmon fishing information. If you ever need up to date salmon fishing information, the sports department of Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart, and other sporting stores is a great source of fishing information.

Arctic Thunder air show in Anchorage

If you happen to be in Anchorage, Alaska this weekend, you have a chance to watch the Arctic Thunder Air Show on both Saturday and Sunday (July 31 and August 1, 2010). Here's a little bit of information on the air show from the Anchorage Daily News:

Contest to win a copy of One Man's Wilderness

Background

This website, OneMansAlaska.com, was named in honor of a famous book about a man who lived in Alaska. That book is named One Man's Wilderness, written by Richard Proenneke.

Look, up in the sky ...

Look, up in the sky, it's a bird ... it's a plane ... no, it's the sun! Quick everyone, the sun is shining for the first time in weeks, stop whatever you're doing, and run outside!

I think there may be an Alaska state law something like that: If the sun is shining, workers are entitled to walk outside and soak it in for a little while. If not, there should be. :)

Totems of Alaska

A postcard view of totems in Alaska, with information about native totems.

Two Alaska polar bears "dancing"

A postcard photo of two polar bears in Alaska "dancing" (or, as a friend says, practicing Aikido).

The Alaska Northern Lights

A postcard view of the Northern Lights in Alaska.

Driving to Alaska - the ALCAN

A postcard showing the great Alaskan Highway (the ALCAN).

Alaska "facts"

A collection of "facts" about the state of Alaska - size, population, wildlife.

Alaska city locations

A postcard showing the locations of "major" cities in Alaska, including Anchorage, Seward, Juneau, and several others.

Bear in a field of flowers

An Alaska postcard of a bear popping out of a field of flowers.

A bear and a warning sign

An image of an Alaska postcard, with a bear trying to help point out a warning sign.

Anchorage, Alaska in the winter

A postcard view of Anchorage, Alaska in the winter.