Setting Sail /June 3, 2018 by Caroline Van Hemert

Launching soon! In summer of 2018 Caroline, Pat, and their two young children will be heading north from Washington to Alaska in a 32’ sailboat. Stay tuned for updates!

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Beach combing finds. Can you ID them?

Skiing spring-style!

Portraits from the rainforest…the little Savannah Sparrow that stopped in for a visit had the same question we do: Can it possibly get any wetter?!

Drippy forest hikes, mixed precipitation, and a steady 38 degree chill. Feels like home!

Turnstone is back in the water! A few minor shakedown mishaps but feels good to be exploring AK coastlines again.

My first time without these two in many, many months. I miss their spark already but I’m ready to embrace the quietude & get to work! Headed to the Canadian Rockies for a much-anticipated writing residency @banffcentre & @banffmountainf

Last day of the Northwest Passage, 2025. Five thousand nautical miles later, our salty crew is home safe & sound. So thankful for the people, places, and critters we met along the way.

I can’t wait to get back on the water but touching la

Here’s a glimpse of the Bering Sea on a calm day. For many residents in Western Alaska this view turned into utter devastation when the remnants of Typhoon Halong hit remote coastal communities.

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