We started writing professionally in the mid-1990s. Here are a few of the articles John wrote for various consumer magazines.

Coffee With A Gold Miner 

A profile of the crustiest, wildest, most controversial miner on the Fortymile River. Published in the August 1998 Alaska Airlines magazine.

One Fish Two Fish Three Hundred Thousand Fish

Semi-technical story about Fish & Game management of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery. Published in the July 1998 Pacific Fishing magazine.

Carolling by Sea Kayak

The weekend of December 13-16 I photographed and attended the 10th annual event, held by the Northwest Outdoor Center as a benefit for the Seattle Children's Home. This is a short description of the event, published in Paddler Magazine in December 1997.

Katmai by Kayak

Travel story about a kayak trip on Lake Naknek, in Southwest Alaska, Katmai National Park. Appears in Paddler, October 1997 issue.

Kiwis and Campgrounds

The New Zealanders flock to Motor Parks during the "Silly Season." Written for Transitions Abroad, March/April 1997.

Not Just Another Grisly Bear Tale

Book Review of "Bear Encounter Survival Guide," by James Gary Shelton. Appears in Alaska Magazine, November 1996.