PORTALS TO THE PAST WITH AUTHORS AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS JIM & HOLLY AKENSON

Jim & Holly Akenson spent 21 years living in the remote wilds of the Frank Church Wilderness area at Taylor Ranch, and will give us an intimate view of the people who have lived, loved, and survived in the wild Frank. Hear first hand about the Akenson’s experiences while living in this remote place and how their archaeological and biological research painted a rich tapestry of the deep and unyielding history of the Frank. From the Indigenous peoples who stewarded these lands for millennia, to homesteaders and modern research stations: learn something new about the ever changing landscapes and communities that reside within these 2.3 million acres.

All Outdoor Conversations are free to the public, but reservations are required. RSVP here.

Want to know more? Jim & Holly wrote a book about their time spent living in the Frank. Make it your summer read! 7003 Days: 21 Years in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.