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The Crystal Creek Lodge Blog is a place of possibilities, where you can learn deeper insights into how to explore the tens of millions of acres of wild Alaska surrounding us.  Whether you’re after fishing, wildlife, the perspective of history or simply feeling the awe of being in wide-open spaces, it’s all here. Enjoy the journey. 

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

Come along and experience Alaska and the amazing changes that it goes through as the summer season progresses. It’s all about the return of the spawning salmon from the ocean to the rivers and lakes. This major event is to be witnessed and experienced in person, and it is for any wildlife or fishing enthusiast….

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Kick Plastic | Join the Movement

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

Alongside Orvis and Costa Sunglasses, Crystal Creek Lodge has joined the Kick Plastic campaign, eliminating plastic water bottles from our programs. We have set up a water station where you can refill reusable water bottles that we gift to all our guests. The purpose of our efforts is to keep plastic out of our waterways and…

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Gone Fishing

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

Kalispell Montana’s The Daily Inter Lake published a wonderful article on the Oberholtzer’s. Please check it out. Every summer, Heather Oberholtzer and her family migrate from Coram further north. It’s for a season spent running a remote fishing lodge in Alaska, a lifestyle she said she never envisioned but would never change. Growing up in…

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September in Alaska with Crystal Creek Lodge

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

Autumn in Alaska is full of Wonders The best time to visit Alaska depends on many things, but September is always considered a wonderful time of the season. The truth is, this time of year has some special things going for it. Whether it’s for solid fishing, uncrowded adventuring, or amazing sightseeing, you’ll leave blown…

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The Alaska Fishing Lodge Guest Perspective

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

Check out this months edition of our One Minute Alaska Vacation with footage provide by guests from the 2017 season. Guests at Crystal Creek Lodge are encouraged to share their collected media during their stay. Both images and videos are welcome and are easily uploaded to our media station located in the bar. It’s a…

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Alaska Salmon Recipe from Chef Brian

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

You have a box of wild Alaskan salmon (hopefully caught at Crystal Creek Lodge) and now you’re looking for some great salmon recipes right? Crystal Creek Lodge Chef Brian has outlined one of his favorite salmon recipes below. Give it a whirl and tell us how it goes. INGREDIENTS STEP 1 Combine thyme, rosemary, garlic…

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Nature Awaits | One Minute Alaska Vacation

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

We’ve crafted amazing and inspiring adventures highlighting the best of what Southwest Alaska has to offer. Rivers, Glaciers, National Parks, mountains, and abundant wildlife fill the ever-changing panorama making for an adventurous way to experience the unfolding scenery. Design an adventure itinerary based at Crystal Creek Lodge to trek across the sky of Southwest Alaska….

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Reflections on a Fishing Season in Alaska

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

Take a few minutes to enjoy some fun images and videos provided by guests during this past 2017 season at Crystal Creek Lodge. This year we added a media station in the bar with an Apple iMac set up for guests to upload their recent images and videos. What we came away with was a…

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The Alaska Grand Slam

Experience Alaska and the Changes it goes Through

Perhaps you have heard of the “Grand Slam” in fly fishing. A grand slam is an achievement of catching a collection of game fish in a single day. The most notable is the inshore grand slam where a saltwater angler catches a tarpon, permit, and bonefish in a single day. It’s a common target in…

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