Mark Stopha's Life in Alaska Blog

Mark's articles for ADFG and DOI

Colorful rainbow over a calm lake and mountains.

Spring Migration

June 7, 2025

Bob and I finally got out of Juneau on Saturday, waiting all week… Continue Reading Spring Migration

Man relaxing with bowls of shrimp indoors.

Spring Shrimp

May 21, 2025

I took the Salvation Army pastors and their kids shrimping today. The pastors… Continue Reading Spring Shrimp

Target shooting score on paper target with hits.

A day with the nieces

April 26, 2025

Dorothy helped me on the boat this morning. I needed her to get… Continue Reading A day with the nieces

Metal gear mechanism on a table indoors

Servicing Raw Water Pump Impeller on Yanmar 4JH3-TE

April 22, 2025

I finally dug into checking my raw water pump impeller on the tug.… Continue Reading Servicing Raw Water Pump Impeller on Yanmar 4JH3-TE

Salmon salad with greens and roasted vegetables.

Simple Salmon

April 13, 2025

Ellen taught me how to make this dish with halibut, and I’ve modified… Continue Reading Simple Salmon

Chopped celery in jars on kitchen counter.

Pickled Celery

April 1, 2025

We had 2 bunches of celery in the fridge I figured might go… Continue Reading Pickled Celery