John arrived in Chignik twenty-two years ago, fulfilling a life dream to work and live in remote Alaska. The rugged and beautiful country combined with the opportunity of hard work in the commercial salmon, halibut, and herring fisheries provided a setting that was precisely the right place to stay. The sport fishing for kings and halibut made him recognize immediately that he had found a sportsmen's paradise.

When the opportunity to buy property presented itself, John and his family knew that "if we built it they would come." Chignik is on the outskirts of the civilized world, no combat fishing here, and their plan is to share this spectacular wilderness with those who would like to experience it. John and his family have a tremendous respect and love for Alaska; its people, wildlife and preservation of the environment, culture, and history. They have worked with and grown with all of the people in the Chignik communities; it is their home and future.

John and Mary met in 1985 and were married in Montana shortly thereafter. They have two sons, Jack and Rocky, both born with fishing rods in hand. The family has been together in Chignik ever since the kids could be carried onto an airplane. Mary is a tremendous cook and host, she loves to visit and keep the home fires burning. She always welcomes us to a clean, warm, home cookin' setting, even if we're "late for dinner" she understands the rigors of a hard days adventures.

Whether kayaking, smoking fish, hiking, fishing, or picnicking our family has had many fine times in Chignik, we intend to be there for many years and would like to share the fun with you.