Crooked Creek, AK

Tucked along the Kuskokwim River in western Alaska, Crooked Creek is a small, quiet village shaped by its remote wilderness setting. Getting around depends entirely on the seasons and the weather. Riverboats and barges handle travel in the summer, while snowmachines take over once the water freezes into an ice highway for the winter. Small bush planes bring in groceries, mail, and travelers, and a suspension bridge connects the village across the creek. Anchored by the local K-12 school, it offers a peaceful, traditional Alaskan way of life.