Rooms in Northern Exposure (Alaska)

• A Campe - A Campsite The small campsite is the perfect size for you to settle in and relax for awhile. A nice sized campfire pit has been dug here to accomodate any cooking you'd like to do. A small trail leads off towards the backwoods. The forest that surrounds you gives you the feeling of comfort.
• A Clearwater River - The clear water heads towards the basin of the valley, mixing in with the silt filled waters of the other rivers that converge to the southwest. Loud, crashing rapids can be heard from up ahead. Fish swim by on the way upstream towards the spawning grounds.
• A Path To A Dock - Walking along the path seems pleasant and peaceful. The natural beauty of the scenery that surrounds you is a welcome distraction to the bustle of everyday life. To the south a Cruise Ship has docked and is unloading passengers. The path continues north.
• A Private Dock - The ship arrives at a private dock, allowing you the luxury of exiting without having to make your way through the canneries and fishing vessels. The captain appears and escorts the passengers to the dock. A hiking tour is beginning to the north, for those interested in exploring the surrounding wilderness. Tour buses, fishing charters and cruise ships all depart from the nearby docks.
• A Small Beaver Dam - Phew!!! It's a bit ripe in here. There are stalls lining both sides of the wall in here and a big sleigh in the very back. You can hear hoofs scratching the ground in a frenzy and antlers rustling against the gates. They look eager to get out and the one at the back with the red nose looks downright vicious. He's the only one that isn't rattling his antlers he's just flashing you a menacing grin.
• A Steep Mountain Slope - The trail winds up a steep mountain slope. Small plants grow along the rocks in the strangest places, sometimes at eye level. A cliff prevents you from exploring any farther west. A chilly breeze comes from the north. As you look towards that direction, you notice a small ice field poking out from around the mountain. The trail back down to the foothills is to the east.
• A Trail In The Wilderness - The trail you are walking along seems peaceful and puts your mind at ease as you look at the many plants and shrubs that surround you. Birds musically chirp making this walk very pleasant. Looking beyond the trail, the foliage becomes too dense to try to walk through.
• A Trail In The Wilderness - The trail you are walking along seems peaceful and puts your mind at ease as you look at the many plants and shrubs that surround you. Birds musically chirp making this walk very pleasant. Looking beyond the trail, the foliage becomes too dense to try to walk through.
• A Trail Into The Wilderness - The trail you are walking along seems peaceful and puts your mind at ease as you look at the many plants and shrubs that surround you. Birds musically chirp making this walk very pleasant. Looking beyond the trail, the foliage becomes too dense to try to walk through. Your choices are to go south towards the small town, west along the trail, or east towards the mountain side.
• A Trail Through The Wilderness - You walk along a well used trail leading towards the deep wilderness. Trees of various types surround the path. Small black berries grow from plants along the floor of the forest. The sounds of nature are very loud here, however that feeling of peace still prevails.
• A Trail Through The Wilderness - You walk along a well used trail leading towards the deep wilderness. Trees of various types surround the path. Small salmon berries grow from bushes under the trees in the surrounding forest. Birds whistle happily as they flit from bush to bush filling themselves with the small fruits. The trail continues north and south.
• Aboard The Cruise Ship - The ship rocks slightly as it sets off on your adventure. Seagulls cry loudly as they fly above the vessel. You check your inventory looking for your camera and film, as you ready to see some fantastic scenery and wildlife. People gather on deck above you looking out at the water.
• Along A Path - The path begins to widen as it turns, you are breathtaken by the sheer beauty of your surroundings. There is a sense of purity all around as you notice the vast untouched landscape. Wildlife can be seen in the distance as the animals roam free. Proceed if you feel that you are ready to take the wilderness adventure of a lifetime or return to the comforts of the remote portion of civilization that you just left.
• Along A River - The vast river flows from east to west through the valley. It's water becoming a murky grey color from the glacial silt that is mixing in from the three different rivers that converge here. Suddenly. a fish shoots out of the water and seems to almost pose momentarily before splashing back into the murky depths.
• Along A River - The river meanders westward, twisting and turning along the bottom of the valley. A little farther west it empties into what appears to be the ocean. Seagulls fly overhead, searching for spawned out fish along the bank of the river.
• Along The Ice Field - It seems as though you have been walking for days, when you finally come upon the edge of the glacial field. Stunted trees can be seen ahead, along with the promise of warmer temperatures. The surrounding ice doesn't seem as menacing as it did a little while ago. Relief washes over you as you see your way off of this glacier.
• Atop The Glacier - From this vantage point, ice can be seen in all directions. Suddenly, you spin around and all you see is ice. You can't remember the direction that you came from. The implication that you might be stuck here forever begins to dawn on you, and a certain terror overcomes you.
• Boarding The Cruise Ship - The Crew bustles about the ship getting ready for the upcoming cruise. People are milling around, saying goodbye to relatives and friends. The captain notices your look of concern and approaches you, assuring you that the waters are calm and the views will be spectacular. He points to a sign that reveals more important information about this cruise.
• Climbing The Glacier - The journey over the glacier looks to be a very dangerous, harrowing experience. Aqua blue ice surrounds you in most directions making your progress very slow. One misstep could send you tumbling into a very deep crevasse. A cracking noise from somewhere makes you remember that the ice is always moving. Do you continue? or head back down to the base.
• Dr. Fleishman's Office - The aroma of fresh brewed coffee greets you as you enter the reception area of Dr. Fleishman's clinic. A set of uncomfortable looking chairs is off to the side of the receptionist's desk. A stout woman sits behind the desk and looks up as you walk in.
• On Deck - The chilly air awakens your senses as you take a deep breath. Moist, clean, fresh air fills your lungs. The ship departs from the harbor and lazily makes its way through a scenic passage towards your destination. Birds you have never seen before fly above your ship and dive into the pristine waters. Signs that warn you of the dangers of the freezing cold water are posted all over the rails. The ship sails northward.
• The Base Of A Glacier - You stand at the base of a glacier. Looking up, an endless ice field awaits with unknown dangers. The air is very cold here, you see your breath come out as a white billowing cloud as you exhale. Do you brave the subzero temperatures and try to cross the glacial field to get to the other side of the mountain, or do you head back to the docks and catch a bus to get there.
• The Campground Entrance - The entrance to the campground is very inviting. The sounds of small creatures make this area seem almost cheeful. Light filters through trees onto the paths which lead to the individual campsites. The aroma of food being cooked over a fire makes your stomach growl as you realise that you haven't taken the time to rest in awhile. Perhaps now would be good time to find a campsite and relax.
• The Cruise - Your cruise continues through the beautiful waterway. Looking over the edge of the ship you see schools of fish swimming just below the surface. Looking deeper into the depths, you see an amazing array of sealife. To the northwest, small marine animals frolic playfully in the water. Signs line the railings, warning of the dangers of the freezing cold water. The ship sails northward.
• The Cruise - You continue your journey on the waters of the sound, tempted to dive in and check out the undersea world, but knowing the ship would not wait if you did. Below, many different species of fish and other creatures go about their way, not even noticing you. To the north a glacier meets the water as the cruise continues.
• The Cruise - The ship begins veering toward the east, giving you a better view of the vast glacier. The icy fingers of the fjords reach down to touch the water. A bird cries far above you, echoing in the distance. As the sound waves bounce, an eerie crackling can be heard. An enormous piece of ice suddenly calves from the glacier and crashes into the water. Perhaps it is fortunate that the ship is moving eastward.
• The Cruise - The cruise heads towards land. Seagulls circle above you, ever questing for food. The captain's voice can be heard via a loud speaker informing all passengers that the ship will be docking shortly. A slight queasy feeling comes over you as the ship rocks slightly in the wake of other vessels. All around you, other passengers begin to collect their belongings as the ship prepares to dock.
• The Dock - Walking onto the dock, you catch a breeze of fresh sea air. The water under the dock is a deep green color, sparkling as the light hits it just right. Small islands and inlets can be seen as you look out towards the horizon. You may enter the ship to the south, or head back to the path to the north.
• The End Of The Trail - The sounds of the animals are almost overwhelming. You are deep in the wilderness, surrounded by impassable forest land. The constant noise of the forest looms as if a haunting presense surrounds you. Perhaps it would be best if you returned to the company of the townsfolk and tourists back in Cicely.
• The Ice Field - Your eyes become very tired from looking at nothing but the aqua colored ice. The glare from the light reflecting off of it is causing you a great headache. Extreme cold chills you to the bone, making your body shudder involuntarily. The muscles in your body begin to grow weary from all of the ice climbing that you are not used to. North or south are the only directions that you can go at this point.
• The Ice Field - Your eyes become very tired from looking at nothing but the aqua colored ice. The glare from the light reflecting off of it is causing you a great headache. Looking closely, you see the formation of a crevasse that doesn't appear to be very stable. Perhaps this isn't the direction to explore.
• The Ice Field - Your eyes become very tired from looking at nothing but the aqua colored ice. The glare from the light reflecting off of it is causing you a great headache. Looking closely, you see the formation of a crevasse that doesn't appear to be very stable. Perhaps this isn't the direction to explore.
• The Ice Field - Your eyes become very tired from looking at nothing but the aqua colored ice. The glare from the light reflecting off of it is causing you a great headache. Looking closely, you see the formation of a crevasse that doesn't appear to be very stable. Perhaps this isn't the direction to explore.
• The Mountain Pass - You reach the mountain pass. A slight breeze makes the temperature very pleasant here. Stunted trees grow sparsely in this area, getting thicker as they get farther down the sloping mountain. Above you, the sky is filled with activity as birds circle and dive.
• The Mouth Of The River - The river opens up wide at its mouth. Tourists are lined up along the banks shoulder to shoulder. This is what Alaskans call "Combat Fishing". No one has room to move. Lures fly through the air above you as they try to cast lines into the river. It's almost pandemonium. Taking a closer look, you notice that there doesn't seem to be any locals fishing here.
• The Spawning Grounds - You travel up the river to the salmon spawning grounds. A natural ladder in the river allows the fish to jump up to the calm waters up above. A large grizzly bear emerges from the brush around the lake and jumps into the water, ready to stuff himself on the abundant silver salmon run.
• The Summit - As you stand atop the summit, you take in the spectacular view. Light shimmers across ripples on the water in the wake of an out-going cruise ship. In one direction, the Sound heads out towards the ocean, in another an awe inspiring range of mountains extends as far as the eye can see. A road winds along the coast and continues up through the pass that connects this remote area with a more populated part of the state.
• The Trail Continues - The terrain begins to change as you find yourself upon the foothills of a mountain range. Looking around the expanse of the view, various types of wildlife comes into view in many directions. You begin to recognise the small blue flowers growing abundantly around the area, they have been growing just about everywhere you have been. Do you continue to explore, or take the trail south back to the campground.
• The Valley - The mountain pass opens up to a wide valley with 3 rivers flowing into it. Rolling hills and patches of trees dot the countryside. As the sun sets behind the mountains off in the distance, you notice that peaks surround the valley in every direction. Taking a closer look, you realise that the rivers that first caught your attention actually come from separate glaciers deep in the mountains.
• Through The Foliage - A ring of dense foliage opens here, hiding a path through the forest. Small creatures scurry about the wilderness, never even bothering to notice you. Tall trees provide shelter for many different animals. A path back to civilization is west, while the path to the south leads towards a vast body of water. A large mountain rises off to the northeast.
• Up The Trail - The trail is very steep here. The cries of an eagle can be heard above, sending chills down your spine. The terrain begins to change to large rocks and slides, leaving the treeline below. A stunted pine tree grows here looking as if it has to struggle to survive this rugged slope. The trail continues up and down.
• Where Trails Meet - Small paths converge here, leading off in many directions. Large trees surround the trails, keeping you from venturing into the deep woods. Birds chirp in the background as they fly about the forest. You hear the sounds of frogs coming from a nearby creek. A very small trail leads east, perhaps it is an animal trail of some sort, being that it is a little TOO small to be man made. The main path leads north, towards what looks to be the entrance of a camp ground. Mountains loom beyond the trail to the west. To the south you see a private dock.
• east and see, - You peek east and see, A Wolves Den Entering the wolves den might have been a mistake. A fairly small pack of wolves live here, and they don't look too happy that you entered their domain. The walls of the den have many scratches on them, some made by the claws of a wolf, others of unknown origin. This small cave definately gives wolves an advantage in a fight.