Category Archives: United States

Tuolumne Meadows Domes

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Bryan Keith

Basket Dome, North Dome, Lembert Dome, Half Dome, Polly Dome — our first few days in Yosemite NP were spent around some of Tuolumne Meadows’ famous domes. Megan dropped us off at Tuolumne Meadows and then had to drive home, … Continue reading →

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Auto-touring the eastern Sierra with Megan

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Bryan Keith

From Anchorage Ferda and I flew to southern California and managed to fit in a short car camping trip with Megan while she still had a few days off.  Growing up in southern California, both Megan and I have made … Continue reading →

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How to get to and from McNeil River (or not?) (and more bear photos)

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Bryan Keith

The logistics of getting to Alaska’s McNeil River State Game Sanctuary at first seemed a bit daunting.  The area’s remote — there are no roads, the nearest village is probably Kokhanok, ~30 miles NW.  King Salmon is “only” about 75 … Continue reading →

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Six days of bear viewing at Alaska’s McNeil River State Game Sanctuary

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Bryan Keith

Generally you have to be pretty lucky to get a bear viewing permit for McNeil River.  We considered ourselves especially lucky last year since we had never even applied before.  However, the late season permits, blocks S and T, are … Continue reading →

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Taking care of kids in Juneau and Anchorage

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Bryan Keith

After the cruise, Kevin and Elise returned straight away to Anchorage to get back to work, leaving Jasper and Zoë in our care for a few days. I figured there are some great education opportunities for kids in Juneau.  You … Continue reading →

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