Field Journal

Notes from the end of the road.

Weekly fishing reports, road-trip routes, aurora forecasts, and the small stories that make this place worth coming back to.

Halibut Report: Week 32 — 80-pounders off Bluff Point
FishingMay 9, 2026

Halibut Report: Week 32 — 80-pounders off Bluff Point

Steady south swell, easy bite on the morning slack. Top spots and rigs that worked this week.

The 7-day Kenai Peninsula RV loop
Road TripMay 2, 2026

The 7-day Kenai Peninsula RV loop

Anchorage to Homer with the perfect mix of glaciers, salmon streams, and small towns.

Aurora forecast: a strong September is coming
AuroraApr 24, 2026

Aurora forecast: a strong September is coming

Why solar max + Homer's southern latitude is making this fall the best aurora year in a decade.

10 things first-time Alaska RVers wish they'd known
RVApr 17, 2026

10 things first-time Alaska RVers wish they'd known

Tire upgrades, the Tok-Glennallen-Anchorage gap, and bear-aware food storage on the road.

Sleeping under the midnight sun: a Homer survival guide
CampingApr 10, 2026

Sleeping under the midnight sun: a Homer survival guide

Eye masks, melatonin, and learning to love 11pm sunsets.