Today we decided to drive to Seward down the Kenai peninsula to see a little of the area. We started down the Seward Highway along the Cook Inlet and then the Turnagain Arm to gorgeous views of the…
Today it rained on and off. We visited the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the Alaska Zoo, and the Alaska Aviation Museum. It was a full day of activities! The Alaska Native Heritage Center…
We woke up and noticed out the window of our hotel room that some kind of event was taking place.  There were rows and rows of small white tents and lots of people heading that way.  Al, Robin, and I…
After getting to sleep after 2 am, my husband Al and I were out exploring the town of Anchorage by 9 am.   How far is it to where you live from Anchorage Anchorage downtown buildings. Anchorage…
Today, my husband and I (and Robin, too) flew to Anchorage, Alaska, for a week of vacation before the expedition. We flew from Fresno, California to Los Angeles, California, to Anchorage, Alaska.…
Today I was very busy with last minute practice using the technology I will need to communicate with you while Robin and I are in the field. We will be far from any phone service while working with…
"Robin the Viking” will be my companion on our PolarTREC adventure. He and I will be working and learning together as part of the expedition team. Robin lives at Kingsburg High School in the office…
ARCUS Orientation – Fairbanks, Alaska – March 22-25, 2007 Hello everyone! Today, I met the other 12 PolarTREC teachers from around the country who will be going on their own expeditions with…