The Felters luxuriously sail south to Seattle to begin their return home from Alaska.
Trading with the Tlingit in Sitka
The Felters and their fellow travelers spend a great day among the traders, artisans, and other Tlingit residents of Sitka.
Ice is Nice if You’re an Alaskan Tourist
Sailing past an enormous glacier gives the Felters time to think about all that is cold and frozen in Alaska.
Alaska: “Too Grand for my Weak Pen to Describe”
Thoughts on friendly tourists, criminals, fishing, and gold. What else do you write about Alaska?
History of a Wandering Yankee: Train to Portland
A ferry boat that can fit an entire train. 'Nuff said.
History of a Wandering Yankee: Journey to the Santa Cruz Mountains
The Felters aren't the only ones enjoying the trees and mountains of Northern California, Mark Twain does too!
History of a Wandering Yankee: Chinatown
Stepping into Chinatown was like visiting another world.
History of a Wandering Yankee: Cliff House and Sutro Baths
Two wet and wondrous landmarks of San Francisco.
History of a Wandering Yankee: Arrival in San Francisco
Take off those high collars and put on your slippers, its vacation time!
History of a Wandering Yankee
New blog series explores turn of the century Alaska through the eyes of two adventurous tourists.
Are You a Cowboy or a Colonel?
A French nobleman's travels to the Dakotas makes for excellent reading!