Hello, Dan Michels here. It's been said that after 27 seasons at Crystal Creek Lodge I am the only constant. Yet, that being said, it's not about me. It's about our guests, and the staff, of Crystal Creek Lodge. Our guests dedicate their free time to experience what we do and our staff dedicate their careers to serving our guests. This blog series is about snippets of insight as to what we do, and how our guests experience Crystal Creek Lodge. Enjoy.
Find your calm with this episode of our One Minute Alaska Vacation. Fly fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it… Harry Middleton. For many, fishing is a passion and an activity they would rather be doing then almost anything else. They say that fly fishing is more than…
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International Hosted Travel with Crystal Creek Lodge When the lodge in King Salmon, Alaska is put away for the season, what do we do? Travel. Let’s keep fishing! We are pleased to inform you of two hosted fly-fishing trips. One is to Spain and the other to Argentina. Great fishing at two renowned lodges in exotic locations! Please contact Heather for more details: Phone:…
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When you lift off and cruise through the air in remote Alaska there are only a few words that can explain something that’s hard for others to understand that have never experienced it. The roar of the engine on take off is exhilarating and then you lift up and cruise – a quick scan…
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Becharof National Wildlife Refuge embraces the largest lake in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Becharof Lake nurtures one of Bristol Bay’s largest sockeye salmon runs, part of the foundation for the regional economy. The Refuge, protecting 1,157,000 acres, also includes an active volcano, unusual geological features, historically significant landmarks, and a federally designated Wilderness. …
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High fives for Fish Need Water! Check out some amazing shots of catch and release underwater footage of rainbow trout, char and dollies. Thirty years ago, when the Crystal Creek Lodge was founded, it was one of the first Alaskan fishing lodges that was full catch and release, zero exceptions, on trout, char, grayling and…
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By Max Dorsi On top of some of the best coho salmon fishing you can find anywhere, the backdrop at Yantarni Salmon Camp is simply jaw-dropping. Don’t believe us? Check out this Panorama Gallery from our camp manager Max Dorsi. The Yantarni Salmon Camp is a private, wilderness tent camp where Crystal Creek Lodge guests…
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Come along and experience the amazing changes that Alaska 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 for any wildlife or fishing enthusiast, whether you want to…
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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 for a season spent running a remote fishing lodge in Alaska, a lifestyle she said she never envisioned but would never change. Growing up…
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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 away. Many of our guests have…
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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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