First Fishing Trip to the Barren Islands, April 2023

Our first fishing trip of 2023! We were planning to go to the Flat Islands, but the weather seemed good so we just went the whole way out to the Barren Islands. We caught some massive cod, but no halibut. This video is sponsored by PlainDirect.com, free classified advertising for everything homesteading and outdoors!

Plain Direct Video

What is Plain Direct? Why did Plain Direct start? Tom explains some information about the classified website, www.PlainDirect.com.

Hawaii, Kauai Hog Hunting

In February 2023 I flew to Hawaii with my wife, Marlene. We stayed on the island of Kauai. I did a little hog hunting while we were there, I only had a few hours to hunt. I did see some pigs, but didn’t get a shot. The video is a little boring, hence it is […]

Introduction to Cap and Ball Black Powder Revolvers Part 1

Cap and Ball Revolvers can be very useful! In most states you can have them shipped directly to your house. We review the most popular black powder revolvers, the Remington 1858 replicas. This video is sponsored by PlainDirect.com. To place a free classified ad, or to browse items for sale, including black powder revolvers, visit […]

Henry Golden Boy 45-70 Lever Action Rifle Giveaway!

We are giving away a gun! The last week of December 2023, we are randomly selecting a winner from our list of video subscribers. See details below: The rules are simple: Void were prohibited. Employees of Alaska Adventure Books are not eligible. Close relatives, parents, brothers, sisters, in-laws are not eligible. At a date to […]

Shenandoah Music Camp – Livecast from Soldotna, Alaska

Shenandoah Music Camp came up to Alaska and held a week of teaching on music. Several Anabaptist churches in the area took part, River of Life Fellowship, Sterling Harbor Mennonite Church, and participants from other areas. Sunday, March 19, at 6 PM Alaska time (or 10 PM Eastern Standard) they are holding a program, and […]

A Moose at Fred Meyer

This moose walked right by the entrance to Fred Meyer and startled a few folks. Thankfully, nobody was stomped on.

Feb 18, 2023 Update

I discuss the weather, new things that happening in Alaska, and then Andy Stoltzfus and I blow up some soda bottles.

Tractor Safety Video

Matt stars in a video showing the perils of driving a small tractor. The safety video is sponsored by PlainDirect.com

Winner Announcement

The Winner!Announcing the winner of the binoculars! Also, a short video of a bull moose, that I took behind my house (I took the video, not the moose).  

October 12 Update

Save 15% on our books at Good’s Stores Vendor Days. Visit their website for more information, www.Goodsstores.com. We also have a giveaway, see video for details.  

September 23, 2022 Update

Just an update on what is going on in Alaska. Shane fell off a roof, Kallia flipped my Jeep, and I took my new boat to Kodiak.

Travelogue and Boat Update

  Link to purchase travelogue tickets and latest book release Link to rent my brother-in-law’s house in Sarasota, Florida 

New Baby Update!

On January 15, Hannah arrived! Plus some other news…a travelogue, boat update, and more.