News & Style Blogs
End of an Era - Closing out a Retail Shop
October met me with 40 degrees, 40 knots, and sideways rain betraying my makeup. Burnout wouldn't toast your ass so bad if there was a big pile of treasure at...
Witchin' Where the Ravens Don't Go
What's in an ugly word? One filled with heartache. A bursting of a thin glass vase, water spilling over, waves racing its rim. When it finally breaks, gushing out, shards strewn,...
Discovering Alaskana
The most notable section at Rainy Retreat Books is the Alaskana section. Filled with some of Alaska’s best treasures! Wicked stories, historical recollections, photography from the turn of the 18th Century and...
Downhill or Nordic in Juneau?
She's got both!
Where to Ski in Juneau
Downhill or Nordic?! Juneau's got both, of course. You can find skiing December through May sometimes! Snow fills first near the Mendenhall Glacier area and can generally stay good even...
Guided Experiences
Let's go!
Side Quests
Travel with me and note a little history, a little style, top tips, and more.
Free Diving Lake Crescent
Looking up, a vignetted glow shows itself near as I reach toward it, but that breath hold isn't lasting. Becoming aware of my breathe's desperation, a haunting feeling starts to...
Palm Springs Weekend
Driving into the States from the Tecate Border Station, winding roads weave east through a forest of boulders. Curious rocks sprinkle this part of Southwestern Cali and Baja. I love this...
Off-Grid living in La Bufadora, Baja Mexico
Tip of the iceberg boys! Inconceivable amounts of places to see and explore within these two States of Mexico! I've traveled to many other places throughout the country but Baja...
Classic Alaskan Snowbird Destination Loop
Every snowbird destination has its perks, subtle climate differences, maybe some different currency or language, and of course the vibes. It's honestly hard to just choose one! For this trip...
Satisfying!
Fulfilling a childhood dream of discovering.
Free Diving Juneau
A tight window of summer solstice season can open up an underworld. There are a few spots I have identified as places I'd like to practice and enjoy free diving....
What's your favorite laundry spot?
A story of an iconic one.
Alaskan Laundry Mats
I watched in awe as my grandmother scrubbed my t-shirt in a five gallon bucket with a small washboard on the back porch using rain water we had collected. I...