Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story of dick. Thanks to the precision he took in documenting detail about the happenings in the twin lakes area. Had it not been for raymond, richards dream would have been much more difficult, if not impossible to fulfill. An alaskan odyssey is a book, first published in 1973. Dick proenneke spent much of his time studying the wildlife of the twin lakes region. Richard proenneke the man who spent 30 years in the. This book is available both at the library and our webstore at. Richard proenneke, an emigre from iowa to alaska, kept a journal during the time he was fulfilling his dream of living in an altogether undeveloped part of alaska. His cabin is now an official alaska historical site. Richard proenneke retired from his job as an operator and mechanic at age fifty to live the next thirty years of his life in the wilds of twin lakes, alaska.
Proenneke says he turned his back on tedious 50hour work weeks and moved to alaska to do a. Now, on top of all his other selfappointed duties at twin lakes, dick had fan mail to return as well. Proenneke, who built his cabin by hand using his own clever innovations. Prints are available in a variety of sizes and archivalgrade print materials. In 1997 bob swerer and bob swerer sr flew to twin lakes to visit with dick proenneke and explore the twin lakes region. Sam keith dick s friend has done a wonderful job of turning dick s diaries into a book. Richard proenneke at his cabin in twin lakes, alaska. An alaskan odyssey is a book, first published in 1973, by sam keith, based on the journals and photography of richard proenneke who, in 1968, retreated to the wilderness of twin lakes in lake clark national park, alaska to build a home for himself and live alone in the wilderness.
In all his years at twin lakes, dick only documents killing a ram and a caribou himself. Dick proenneke built this cabin on twin lakes in lake clark national park by hand, and lived here for 30 years. Dick proenneke was a naturalist who lived alone for 30 years in twin lakes, in a log cabin he built himself from resources found on the land. Friends of donnellson library richard proenneke museum. To order the new alone in the wilderness the dick proenneke photo album coffee table book. Twin lakes is a complex of two large lakes in lake clark national park in the u. A century later, a man named richard dick proenneke took the same idea to an extreme. His is the story of someone who forsook all else to pursue his dream. Dick proenneke shot over 3000 feet of 8mm movie film. Proenneke hunted, fished, raised and gathered his own food, and also had supplies flown in occasionally. Richard proennekes journals lake clark national park. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. This 22page booklet is a great resource of alaska moose hunter, regardless of experience level.
Take a scenic day trip to dick proennekes cabin on twin. Proenneke built a cabin in twin lakes, alaska in 1968 and began thirty years of personal. The friends of dick proenneke and lake clark national park are embarking on two exciting and important fund raising efforts during 2019 to 2020. Proenneke documented every day in journals and video of his life in the wilderness. Whether youre a photographer, adventurer, or a curious fisher, we highly recommend a stop at this amazing piece of alaskan history. These journal entries cover the years in which proenneke moves to upper tw. Visit upper twin lakes and proennekes cabin lake clark. Dick proennekes story, alone in the wilderness, available on dvd and vhs. An alaskan odyssey is a book, first published in 1973, by sam keith, based on the journals and photography of richard proenneke who, in 1968, retreated to the wilderness of twin lakes. Visiting dick proennekes cabin in twin lakes steller. Proenneke s cabin at upper twin lake stands out for the remarkable craftsmanship that reflects his unshakable wilderness ethic. Friends of donnellson library richard proenneke museum home. Rlp, proenneke, dick proenneke, raymond proenneke, proenneke.
First, we raised one hundred thousand dollars to purchase for the park a highly desirable parcel of private land at twin lakes 1,200 feet west of dick s cabin. The second book i read was a compilation of dick s own unedited journals from iirc. Dick lived an utterly amazing life, a life that for many would have simply remained a fantasy. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership.
Proenneke 19671973 was published by alaska geographic in 2010. Proenneke retired to twin lakes, alaska in 1968 and singlehandedly built a log cabin to live in. Embrace the wonder of nature with one extraordinary mans chronicle of living alone in the alaskan wilderness. Flying to the dick proenneke cabin at twin lakes, alaska. Richard proenneke museum friends of donnellson library. Windsong wilderness retreat on beautiful twin lakes offers a wilderness cabin for your vacation in the heart of alaskas lake clark national park. If you havent discovered the legendary dick proenneke, this book is a good introduction. Richard proenneke was an american selfeducated naturalist who spent over three decades of his life, alone and cut off from modern utilities like electricity and telecommunication, in a handcrafted log cabin in the mountains of alaska near the shore of twin lakes. This collection of journals covers proennekes first years at twin lakes, including the construction of his cabin and cache. Bob edited the film and added sound to create this fascinating film of one man living alone in the alaska wilderness. Map of the alone in the wilderness cabin location with richard proenneke at twin lakes alaska. What holster and hand gun did dick proenneke carry at twin. Alone in the wilderness by dick proenneke on dvd and vhs tape. Visit our all alaska outdoors lodge alaska fishing trips page to.
The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he would need for his cabin. Dick proenneke is, to my mind, the father of wilderness living. Bransons light edit does not change proenneke s writing. As i pondered various substitute adventures i might embark upon, one idea came rushing to the top of the list. Bob swerer produced the video the frozen north in 2006. Alone in the wilderness is just one story of dick proenneke. The journals and film were later used by others to write books and produce documentaries about his time in the.
Proenneke remained at twin lakes for the next sixteen months, after which he briefly visited home to visit relatives and. Birds, squirrels and even a weasel got used to dick and would come to his cabin looking for a handout. Dick proenneke cabin twin lakes, alaska must watch. Step into dicks cabin and step into the home of one of alaskas foremost wilderness icons. Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story. Cabin alone in the alaskan wilderness dick proenneke. Proenneke lived at twin lakes until he was 82, and eventually died in 2003 at the age of 86. The man who showed us how to be alone in the wilderness for decades, proenneke lived in a handmade cabin at alaskas twin lakes. Although raymond, aka jake was not as well known as his brother, richard, he nonetheless was as adventurous and as full of life. Richard proenneke biography facts, childhood, family life. A home in the wilderness step into the home of one of alaskas foremost wilderness icons, richard l. Proenneke left twin lakes in 1998, when he was 82, to move in with his brother in california. Alan and laurel bennett have edited a collection of memories, experiences, and stories by those who knew him during the thirty years he lived at twin lakes in southwest alaska, dick proenneke, reflections on a man and his wilderness.
May 17, 2017 only a few places in the us are more isolated and more beautiful than the twin lakes region of alaska. In 2012, the donnellson public library, which is located near proennekes hometown, hosted a museum exhibit dedicated to the inspiring naturalist. Maybe thats why richard proenneke, an amateur biologist, decided to retire there in 1968. Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by bob. He returned shortly after and stayed there for the next three decades.
Dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes. For those of you who arent as familiar, dick proenneke was a naturalist who lived alone for 30 years in twin lakes, alaska very simply in a log cabin he built himself from resources found on the land. In 2010, alaska geographic published the early years. Located on the south shore of upper twin lake, proennekes wilderness home showcases his remarkable craftsmanship and reflects his unshakeable wilderness ethic. The flight to the lodge takes you through the scenic lake clark pass, where you will see glaciers and glacial streams in one of alaska s most beautiful mountainous settings. Wilderness of richard l proenneke in his wilderness original book original book. Alone in the wilderness location map like most people, i became aware of richard proenneke and his log cabin during the pbs promotions of alone in the wilderness and alone in the wilderness ii. Alone in the wilderness dvd,dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes. The book is beautifully written and very hard to put down. A life in full stride describes the multitude of visitors proenneke encountered not only from the general public, but also from national park service staff. On that beautiful land, he built an amazing log cabin, all by himself, completely by hand, and stayed to live there for more than 30 years.
Parts of the journal have been made into a book by sam keith, along with colored photos that prove alaska is certainly one of, if not the, most beautiful places anywhere. Book cover features a photograph of a cabin in the winter. In the mid19th century, henry david thoreau gained fame after sequestering himself for two years at a small cabin on walden pond. Reflections on a man in his wilderness national parks. The richard proenneke museum is located in the new donnellson public library. The documentary centers around proenneke building a cabin from the surrounding natural resources and includes film footage, narration of wildlife, weather, and.
As with more readings from one mans wilderness, the volume is edited by john branson. One of the prominent features on display in the exhibit area will be the richard l proenneke timeline from his birth at primrose, ia, in 1916, to his death in 2003, and his final resting place on proenneke peak, twin lakes, ak. From his first visit to twin lakes in 1962, proenneke kept a journal and eventually donated all of them to the nps. The alaska moose hunting guidebook is now available. This video is a short collection of highlights and photos from joseph classens 2012 solo adventure to twin lakes, alaska. Covering the years from 1992 2000 this richard proenneke journal completes the series covering the time richard proenneke spent at his beloved twin lakes, ak.
The friends of dick proenneke twin lakes endowment is intended to provide long term, reliable funding for both recurring and onetime expenditures associated with the care and preservation of the richard l. Richard louis proenneke was an american selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of alaska in a log cabin that he constructed by hand near the shore of twin. This beautiful map of twin lakes country, labeled with the places richard explored is now available. He built the cabin using only hand tools, many of which he fashioned himself. Apr 08, 2017 dick proenneke hiking with a legend by alan bennett dick stood and said, onward and upward, as we continued our climb up the side of one of the steep mountains surrounding twin lakes in southwest alaskas lake clark national park and preserve. Often called a modernday thoreau, richard proenneke took up residence in a small cabin he built in twin lakes, alaska, in 1968, and spent the next thirty years living alone there, observing the natural environment and making his life a part of it. Alaska, alone in the wilderness, one mans wilderness, twin lakes, upper twin lake. Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by. To be released may 4, 2020 order your copy today, click here. Welcome to the richard proenneke store welcome to the richard proenneke store. May 4, 1916 april 20, 2003 was an american selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of alaska in a log cabin that he constructed by hand near the shore of twin lakes. There he built a cabin, hunted and gathered his own food, educated himself as a naturalist, and recorded his activities and findings in journals and on film.
A brown bear attacked his cabin one time, but dick was able to chase it off before either one got hurt. Oct 29, 2015 dick proenneke cabin twin lakes, alaska must watch. Transfer to floatplane for guided day trip to twin lakes. Richard proenneke audio books, best sellers, author bio. Twin lakes proenneke cabin listed on the national register of historic places in 2007, the richard proenneke national historic site is a wellknown example of an alaskan bush log cabin. Aug 21, 2018 this film is a documentary profile of conservationist and wildlife photographer, dick proenneke, at his home in the lake clark area of alaska.
I love the dvd productions of richard proenneke, and decided to purchase some of his journals. Richard dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to live the alaska dream to build his own cabin with his own hands on the shores of twin lakes, alaska. After spending 16 months there, he went to visit his relatives. Kick back and enjoy a beautiful float plane ride on a dehavilland beaver into the vast landscape of twin lakes, alaska lake clark national park where the legendary dick proenneke. Richard proenneke biography facts, childhood, family. Apr 20, 2003 richard louis dick proenneke may 4, 1916 april 20, 2003 was a selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of alaska in a log cabin he had constructed by hand near the shore of twin lakes.
Nps photo taken by richard proenneke and donated by raymond proenneke. Dick is a wonderful man with the perfect skills for the wilderness life and the empathy with the earth that makes such a life possible. In 1968, proenneke arrived at twin lakes, alaska, where he built a cabin by hand with resources he found in his surroundings. Bob swerer productions presents alaska silence and solitude, a visit with dick proenneke 20 years after he built his famous cabin on twin lakes. Congress passing the alaska national interest lands conservation act, the twin lakes area became a prime destination spot almost overnight. Bob edited more of dick s previously unseen footage to create this film of dick and his adventures in alaska. Let us take you to a land without any roads on our ultimate expedition flyin trip, and witness the legendary dick proenneke cabin on twin lakes. Raymond william jake proenneke passed away wednesday, march 26, 2014 at the age of 91. Richard proenneke military wiki fandom powered by wikia.
Richard proenneke built his cabin during the summers of 1967 and 1968 using mostly local. A naturalist, author, photographer who built a cabin in alaska at twin lakes. Sep, 2019 the book was published by the alaska natural history association and national park service. Visited by neighbors, both fourlegged and twolegged, dick proennekes life at upper twin lake was a rich existence. Visit the legendary dick proenneke cabin on twin lakes previous next one of our guests favorite sites to visit while enjoying our premier alaskan fishing excursion is the legendary dick proenneke cabin located on the shores of twin lakes. Keiths book, one mans wilderness, was published in 1973 and intro duced dick to the world. An alaskan odyssey is a book, first published in 1973, by sam keith, based on the journals and photography of richard proenneke who, in 1968, retreated to the wilderness of twin lakes in lake clark national park, alaska to build a. He has been captivated by this place since his youthinspired by the. Richard dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to live the alaska dream to build his own cabin with his own hands on the shores of twin. Richard louis proenneke was an american selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of alaska in a log cabin that he constructed by hand near the shore of twin lakes. Friends of dick proenneke the alaska community foundation. Explanatory notes and maps are provided to inform readers unfamiliar with the territory. Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story of.
Windsong wilderness retreat offers a comfortable alaska wilderness cabin on twin lakes in the heart of lake clark national park visit the cabin built by alaskan adventurer richard dick proenneke and enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing. Jun 03, 2019 richard proenneke at his cabin in twin lakes, alaska. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. This incredible remote alaska destination combines the uniqueness of a premier wilderness setting with the comfort of your own log cabin.
What holster and hand gun did dick proenneke carry at twin lakes. Rlp, proenneke, dick proenneke, raymond proenneke, proenneke journals. As a result, i found myself hastily scrambling over ideas for a plan b. Lucky for us he was a devoted writer, capturing in his journals life in alaskas wilderness the ebb and flow of nature and the daily lives of those making their home in the wilderness that would later become lake clark national park and preserve.
Proenneke historic site, and protecting, managing and interpreting the wilderness and natural and cultural heritage of the twin lakes basin located in lake clark national park. Take a scenic day trip to dick proennekes cabin on twin lakes. Proennekes cabin at upper twin lake stands out for the remarkable craftsmanship that reflects his unshakable wilderness ethic. This film is a documentary profile of conservationist and wildlife photographer, dick proenneke, at his home in the lake clark area of alaska. In 2003, some of the ed text from the book and some of proennekes film were used with permission in alone in the wilderness, which began appearing on u. Richard proenneke the man who spent 30 years in the alaskan. Alone in the wilderness location map richard proenneke. Proenneke covers the early years in which he moves to twin lakes, builds his cabin and encourages the writing of one mans wilderness by his friend sam keith. Visit the legendary dick proenneke cabin on twin lakes. Wildlife ecologist alan bennett was an interpretive tour guide at the richard proenneke national historic site in southwest alaska. Twin lakes alaska wilderness cabin in lake clark national park. Dick proenneke hiking with a legend the alaska life. The husband has been a long time fan of proenneke and his famous documentary and journals. His story inspired books and movies, including one mans wilderness and alone in the wilderness.
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