Alaska Nomad
This month's story
Wild Alaska, from our back deck on Cook Inlet.
Videos and reflections by Jason Evoy. Bald eagles, brown bears, volcano sunsets, and the slow work of paying attention — filmed from the bluff and beyond.
The Places
Three waters I keep going back to.
Alaska, USA · 59.55° N 151.25° W
Kachemak Bay
Low tides, bald eagles, and fireweed summers across from Homer.
Guide coming soon
Alaska, USA · 60.65° N 147.10° W
Prince William Sound
Glacier water, quiet coves, and squid under the boat lights.
Guide coming soon
Alaska, USA · 60.11° N 152.58° W
Tuxedni Bay
Brown bears, bald eagles, and an off-grid outpost on Chisik Island.
Guide coming soon
The Journal
Latest stories
Videos and reflections from life on Cook Inlet — wildlife, water, sunsets, and whatever the tide brings in.
Alaska LifeCook Inlet, Alaska · March 14, 2026
Ice & Fire All Across the Sea
An "ice and fire" sunset over the frozen Cook Inlet with vibrant colors and clear mountain views from the coast of the Kenai Peninsula during a quiet winter evening.
1 min read
Alaska LifeCook Inlet, Alaska · March 13, 2026
Spring is on the Calendar: Coming Soon!
A walk through the impressive ice formations along the Cook Inlet. We wait for the arrival of spring as the ice begins to 'rot' and melt!
1 min read
Alaska LifeCook Inlet, Alaska · March 12, 2026
Venus flashes over Mount Redoubt
Venus flashes above Mount Redoubt in this quick look at a winter evening over the Cook Inlet. I caught the moment the focus clears to reveal the volcano and the planet shining over the shifting ice flows.
1 min read
WildlifeSoldotna, Alaska · February 21, 2026
Caribou Crossing: Soldotna traffic update
Caribou navigate the winter streets of Soldotna, Alaska, in this video documenting wildlife movement through town. The footage shows the Kenai Lowlands caribou herd as they cross roads and move past local businesses, showcasing the unique intersection of urban life and nature on the Kenai Peninsula.
1 min read
Travel Guides
Guides from the deck, not the brochure.
Three guides are being written now — slowly, from real trips, with a devotional bent. The places below are a preview of what's coming.
See what's coming- 01Coming soon
Kachemak Bay, Alaska, USA
Low tides, bald eagles, and fireweed summers across from Homer.
- 02Coming soon
Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA
Glacier water, quiet coves, and squid under the boat lights.
- 03Coming soon
Tuxedni Bay, Alaska, USA
Brown bears, bald eagles, and an off-grid outpost on Chisik Island.
From the archive
"Because flares aren’t meant to be ignored. They’re invitations to stop, to listen, and maybe — before it’s an emergency — to ask for help."
— Flares Over Cook Inlet · January 30, 2026