I was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin, a small town in the Northwestern part of the state. I grew up in an off-grid cabin and learned to live off the land by way of my parents’ hunting, fishing, farming and gardening practices. I came from an honest and hardworking family and those values have stuck with me throughout my adult life. I earned my B.S. in Meteorology and Mass Communications from St. Cloud State, MN. I went on to complete my M.S. in geography at Northern Illinois University. I also worked at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma while studying for a Ph.D. for a little while. I also spent what extra time and money I had traveling as much as possible. Then, by a course of events that I attest to nostalgia for the lifestyle of my youth and a change of pace, I headed for Alaska. Soon, I was hooked up with Tim Osmar, a local dog musher and fisherman and we began our adventure together. Since moving to Alaska in 2010, I have had the opportunity (through generous donations by friends and sponsors) to participate in five Iditarod Races and numerous other mid-distance races in Alaska. In the summer I partake in the commercial salmon fishery in the Cook Inlet. These experiences have allowed me to see the natural beauty of Alaska in many remote places as well explore many of the populated ones.
Build your dream home or cabin on over 5 acres in the heart of world class fishing and recreation. About half of this lot is wetlands teaming with wildlife and birds. Plant your garden and listen to the serine chirps of your new neighbors. Property has driveway, well, septic, electric, fire pit...
New5.81 Acres : $132,000Kenai Peninsula Boro : Alaska
Caribou Hills log home could make a full time residence or a luxurious off grid get away. Breathtaking views and bountiful wildlife adorn this well maintained property with a large groomed lawn cleared and mowed. Well and septic offer all the creature comforts, full bathroom with claw foot bathtub....
9.03 Acres : $250,000Kenai Peninsula Boro : Alaska
Private setting on 5 acres awaits a well-built log home waiting for the perfect person to finish the project. So much potential in this beautifully imagined three story home. Poured concrete basement includes coils for an in-floor heating system. Located just off the highway with hundreds of acres...
5 Acres : $140,000Kenai Peninsula Boro : Alaska
Larger Parcel sandwiched between the Parks Highway and the Alaska Railroad line. Across the highway the lovely rest stop at Kashwitna Lake, a popular fishing hole. Parcel has a well built driveway with lots of gravel goes back about 500 ft into property and then extends to north lot gated see...
8.60 Acres : $99,000Matanuska-Susitna Boro : Alaska
Fixer upper cabin in the heart of moose hunting country. Some wet area on property, lots of larger trees, devils club, blueberries and wildlife. Road has been extended and is in great shape. Seller plans to work on cabin and will add pictures overtime. Off grid with good cell phone service...
13.03 Acres : $130,000Kenai Peninsula Boro : Alaska
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