Proenneke constructed the simple lodge on the shores ... where he was living with his brother, Raymond. While in his Alaska cabin, Salina points out the desk area, where she said Proenneke liked ...

“We did not grow up homesteading or in Alaska or living in the bush ... with the duo clearing the land and building a simple structure themselves—despite not having any basic amenities ...

Alaska living wasn't always easy for Skinner ... While deciding whether or not to homestead can require some nuanced thought, there are also more simple and accessible ways to appreciate the land.