Again this July, 2010, Fresno REALTORS, Ken and Carol Maul were in Alaska for Carol's niece's wedding. Then Carol's brother, Myron, flew 17 up to his cabin in Wood Tikchik State Park for a few days. Wood Tikchik is the largest state park in the nation (over 1 million acres), and Myron and Suzanne own the only single family cabin on this particular large lake. Our only neighbors were moose and bears!!
As you look through these photos, please note that every single item on the property had to be flown in. The cabin was constructed over three summers by construction workers who lived on the property for the few months that the ice and snow were off the lake. See the photo blog of our 2008 trip to Alaska to see pictures of a plane being loaded to take up supplies.
Carol's sister, her husband and son from Bemidji, Minnesota were also in Alaska.
It was an incredible trip!!
Back yard of Carol's niece's home in Bethel, AK -- on the banks of the Kuskokwim River.
Ken cleaning radishes and cucumbers that a local grower dropped by Carol's brother's home. Notice the size of everything!! Many hours of daylight produce nice vegetables!!
Friday night was a salmon feed at Myron and Suzanne's home. Myron has the Old Friendly Dog Farm where he raises dogs for dog sled racing. Here the handler,Casey, is preparing the dogs to give rides to the guests.
Dog sled ride on the streets of Bethel
Chef preparing freshly-caught salmon for all of the out-of-town guests and close friends of the family.
Lots of food waiting for the salmon
New sled dog puppies
Several friends of Myron and Suzanne's prepared a pre-wedding brunch for out-of-towners on Saturday morning.
Decorating a metal shed for the Fiesta reception. Many friends from the village spent a couple of weeks transforming a vacant shop into a party hall.
Ken and Carol, along with family members and friends, arranged all of the Gerbera Daisys for the Fiesta.
Salmon strips drying to become salmon jerky
It rained for the wedding on the banks of the Kuskokwim River!! Here is the bride, Sarah, walking down a black plastic carpet!!
A first!! Carol attended the wedding in a poncho and tennis shoes!! The best line of the wedding was Ben's brother welcoming everyone to "Woodstock on the Kuskokwim!!"
Sarah and Ben and their families
We took up a box of avocados that resulted in this wonderful guacamole!
Ben, Sarah, Carol and Ken by the wedding cake made by friends.
The Hummer Limo that was available all night to take tours of Bethel and to get a ride home for all of the out of towners who walked between venues.
People in the village brought Mexican salads and casseroles to add to the tacos and tamales that were provided. Really great food -- and lots of it!!
Large crowd!
Fire pit that someone made as a wedding gift.
Bethel has a 4th of July parade, and Myron's sled dogs were a great attraction.
Two float planes getting ready to load up and transport 17 (in 5 planes) to Myron and Suzanne's cabin in Wood Tikchik State Park, the largest state park in the nation (over 1 million acres).
View from the plane
Myron's plane was in front of us
Aerial of boat landing, platform tent, dock and outhouse.
Myron's plane docking in front of us at the cabin
Beaver carrying 5 more people landing on lake.
Disembarking from Beaver
Beautiful view from cabin
Kayak
Lupin in Alaska
Platform tent that was used by contractors who built the cabin. Perfect place for Myron and Suzanne when they are hosting 15 other people!!
Outhouse -- notice chunk out of left side.
A bear was here!!
Large patio, solar panels, generator house.
Living Room from Loft
Our window bed
A doctor friend of Myron and Suzanne was our chef!! Here he is making crepes and sausage.
Boat Ride
All 17 of us -- plus 3 dogs. Included are the bride and groom and their families
The satellite dish was a bit off, and we couldn't get the internet, so the younger guys had to get on the roof to adjust it. They were our heroes!!
Chef in the kitchen
View on a sunny day
Wildflowers
Ken and Carol in front of glacier running down into lake
Bonfire on beach
Of course, we had to use the computer while we were "roughing" it!!
Fennel and orange salad prepared by chef Don
Home Made Currant and Pecan bread
Chinese Chicken Salad
On our way back to Bethel
Deck at Myron and Suzanne's Home
Sunrise the morning we were leaving Bethel
Temperature when we were leaving Bethel
Carol in front of plane taking us to Anchorage for the flight home
One of Myron and Suzanne's friends took this photo of us
