Mom Versus Wild » One woman's search for domestic bliss in the wild state of Alaska.

Welcome to my blog!

My name is Amy, and I live in Alaska. My family and I moved here in 2003, not long after my husband said something like, “Hey, let’s move to Alaska!” At first, I said no. I wanted to live in Indiana, where he and I grew up, where we both went to high school, and where most of our family lived. But then, I started watching everything I could find on TV about Alaska. I stumbled upon a show called “North to Alaska” and watched Larry Csonka catch a super-giant halibut. I asked my husband if I would be able to catch super-giant halibut if we moved to Alaska. He said, sure, as long as I understood what was involved in catching a super-giant halibut, he would see what he could do. Hey, I watched the show. I knew what was involved. So, I enthusiastically agreed to move to the most remote state in the nation.

We made our big move in June, so the sun did not set on our first night in Alaska. Giddy with an excess of serotonin, I knew I would love living here. I still haven’t caught my very own super-giant halibut, but I have gone four-wheeling (see photo), snow machining, camping, rafting, boating and hiking. I regularly see moose and black bear in my yard, and I’ve become a self-proclaimed expert on staying warm in January (hint: it involves staying inside, near my fireplace. Also, long underwear is awesome).

I hope you enjoy this website, where I write about life in Alaska, and photography (my favorite hobby), and anything else that pops into my head. Sometimes I write book reviews (lots of reading time in the winter!) and occassionally I'll share a recipe. I also write about the many outdoor adventures I have with my husband and son, and with my daughter when she happens to come home from college. And if I ever do catch a super-giant halibut, I promise, you’ll be the first to know about it!

Unless otherwise noted, all photographs on this site were taken by me. Please don't use them without my permission.