Earthfoot Ecotours in AlaskaThumbnail description: Hosts Keith & Randi Iverson operate an isolated lodge just north of Tutka Bay, midway between Seldovia and Halibut Cove, and only 10 miles by boat from Homer, Alaska, the “Bear Viewing Capital of the World”. Custom built and accessible only by boat, float plane, or helicopter, the lodge is run completely on a non-polluting alternative energy system of wind and hydro power which supply the entire grounds with energy to spare. Numerous hiking, wildlife-observing and other activities are available. Thumbnail description: Host Bill Royce's eco-sensitive lodge is off the beaten track. It's set in 100 acres of virgin paper birch and white spruce northern forest. The property includes four clear, pristine lakes, plus over 130 lakes are inside 22,000-acre Alaska State Park are right next door. Bill provides both summer and winter visitors with an "adventure and exploration program," focusing on such activities as wildlife viewing, hiking, canoeing, snow skiing, snowshoeing and fishing.
Thumbnail description: Host Terry Johnson has a small, modern ship with which he takes visitors to a rugged and forbidding part of Alaska, the Walrus Islands, rarely visited except by local native villagers, a few commercial fishermen, and the most dedicated photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Most wildlife viewing is from solid ground during beachcombing and tundra wildflower hikes. Caribou are sought and if visitors are game for it, hikes are made up creeks in search of giant Alaska brown (grizzly) bears. As Terry says, "This place isn't off the beaten track, it's off the track altogether.
Thumbnail description: Host Billy FitzGerald flies you by bushplane from Talkeetna, about 75 north of Anchorage, to various base camps and starting points deep inside the Denali, spots chosen for the opportunities they provide you to observe the arctic environment and its inhabitants. Seven glaciers pour off the southern flanks of the Denali Massif creating an immense wilderness carved by glacial rivers and crystal clear streams providing excellent habitat for Grizzly Bears, Dall Sheep, Caribou, Wolves, Moose and many other species.
Thumbnail description: Accompanied by host EricSchmidt you will fly by bushplane from Anchorage to a small, very isolated lake. After a nice hike you will take up residence in a treehouse while Eric moves into his nearby cabin. During your stay you can hike, watch wildlife or do what you wish.
Thumbnail description: Three backwoods lodging opportunities offering deep immersion in Alaska's natural setting are offered. These are rather modest, low-impact places with few conveniences, the visitor being expected to provide extras for themselves, in exchange for having access to remarkable scenery and a peaceful time with nature. The lodging is made available by Alaskan Dennis Epperly.
Thumbnail description: About 5 days of sailing from spot to spot in the good ship "Loon," visiting one of the most wild, beautiful, and little-explored temperate rain forest coastal ecosystems on earth. You'll use stable kayaks for close-up observation of wildlife and fantastic scenery, then at the end of each day return to dry bunks and a hot shower aboard the Loon. Besides wildlife observation, you will enjoy beach exploring, hiking, fishing, kayaking, or opportunities for solitude as suits your fancy. The experience is offered by Capt. Tom Jacobson.
Thumbnail description: Isolation, wildlife viewing, fine eating. These take place on a wilderness island in the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska. The Tongass contains the most extensive remnant of intact Temperate Rain Forest in North America. The lodge is about thirty minutes by boat from Auke Bay Harbor in Juneau, Alaska. You can see whales from your lodging, plus you can fish, hike, kayak. The experience is hosed by Rick, Karen & Jess Bierman. |
Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge