CJ & Autumn Miller

Sunday afternoon I got a call from the Vorans asking if I wanted to go berry picking with their family. CJ was busy flying passengers from Nondalton to Anchorge, & I joyfully agreed. How did they know I had been reading my Alaska Wildberry Guide and Cookbook all weekend? Better yet, how did they know berry picking was one of my most favorite simple pleasures?
The Vorans & I along with the Kroenkes traveled south on Lake Clark via boat in search of a blueberry hill. It was a wonderful sunny ride & probably the warmest day in Port Alsworth so far. We recognized two boats along the east shore & met up with other berry loving friends. We walked through the tundra filling our buckets & chatting to keep the bears away. Around 8pm when the children were wet from playing along the shore we assembled to share smoked salmon & trail mix. That night we raced the boats home with full pails & blue stains on our knees.