Egegik, AK

Perched along the shores of Bristol Bay, Egegik is a small Alaskan coastal village deeply tied to the commercial salmon industry. While only a few dozen residents stay through the quiet winter, the town swells every summer when hundreds of commercial fishers and processing crews arrive at the mouth of the Egegik River. Living here means embracing true bush Alaska life: there are no roads connecting to the outside world, so travel and daily routines revolve around small planes, coastal tides, and a close-knit community.