I spotted the hitchhiker just north of Wasilla. I immediately sized him up. Large backpack, wearing top-of-the-line orange outer shell, well-groomed, clear eyes, made eye contact, and was next to large shoulder for pulling over. As a former hitchhiker I felt a common bond. I have hitchhiked on my wilderness outings when canoeing, rafting, or … More St. Petersburg To Prudhoe Bay- Hitchhiking
A Company Vision Statement provides direction for a business. My business motto is “Make Work Fun”. If work is fun, then pay is a bonus. I always enjoyed environmental engineering & hydrology, but running my own business really brought out the fun side. No commutes in traffic, no alarm clocks; just work on fun jobs … More Mining Mettle
OSHA requires Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to commence immediately prior to the job. Alaska has unique workplace challenges. OSHA directs.. “It is very important to look at the entire environment to determine every conceivable hazard that might exist.” Engineering in Alaska requires following many regulations; workplace safety at the top of the list. Electric fencing … More Environmental Engineering- Kodiak
A professional engineer license requires yearly continuing education. I opted to leave the dark Alaskan winter in exchange for summer in New Zealand for some education credits. Providing environmental engineering in and around parks in Alaska gives me an interest in parks in other countries. Inspecting engineering technology in New Zealand allowed me to combine … More Milford Track Tramp Treat
At over a thousand square miles, Kenai Fjords National Park features numerous glaciers. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. One of the top tourist destinations is Fox Island, centrally located in Resurrection Bay. In early 2016 Cook Inlet Region Inc. (CIRI) Alaska Tourism Corporation requested NorthRim Engineering … More Keeping Kenai Fjords Pristine
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My cousin Karl recently sent me discharge/enlistment papers & WWI photos of our Norwegian Grandfather Edwin O. Johnson. His unit was listed as the 38th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division. He was in a 4-man machine gun crew. His Enlistment Record specified the A.E.F. Meuse Argonne Offensive. General John J. Pershing declared its … More The Rock Of The Marne
The Anchorage Bowl contains around 180 square miles. As buildable land disappears, the Anchorage Hillside has increased in attraction. The proposed Lewis & Clark Subdivision is located near the upper end of De Armoun Road. The site is close to 80 acres, including wetlands tracts, & around 30 residential lots. The average lot size will … More Lewis & Clark Subdivision – MOA Inspection
My 1st excursion to the Grand Canyon was with neighbor and bear hunting guide, Rob Fritts. Even though Rob was fighting cancer, he was a strong hiker. We trekked the mile vertical drop and spent a week in the canyon. I was excited at the prospect of getting a glimpse of the California Condor. A … More Condor!
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