Last Alaska Cabin Trip | Halibut Fishing, Food, & Family Fun

Fish, food, and family time at our remote Alaska cabin! We hope you enjoy learning a little more about our life here in Alaska by answering some of your cabin questions. Thank you so much for being a part of This Alaska Life!
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[@lisasaracino4048]

I love seeing Mark with the boys. He’s definitely raising men! Nothing better then fresh caught fish.

[@annejensen6187]

Your boys are having a wonderful upbringing, they are learning life skills. You and Mark are great parents. Greetings from Australia 🙂

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much! We are doing our best with these awesome boys. Thanks for spending tim with us.

[@bonnie3994]

These are very enjoyable videos I love watching them an seeing all the Beauty of the cabin an seeing everything on the water,, have a Wonderful trip. I noticed Mark uses a rope hook is it to help pull fish in?

[@sandraturney668]

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[@teresastuart4383]

Watching how excited your boys are to be spending their time with Mark speaks volumes. You are raising wonderful young men.

[@michellewilson4815]

Congratulations 👏👏 great fishing 🎣🎣 . So happy you were able to get your fish for the year. Mark is such a great teacher. Teaching the boys how to clean there fish. Many great memories. Thanks for another great cabin adventure and the scenery so beautiful.

[@madzabinga8382]

That looked like successful fishing trip! From a land-locked state point of view those fish were freaking huge!! 😂 I think you and Mark should make a video dedicated about raising super active and sporty kids. Seriously, your boys are like "Boy's Life" poster kids. I know most of it is your and Mark's influence, but they also each seem to thoroughly enjoy living the outdoors to the fullest. You have to know it is not like that(nor possible) for many families.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We feel very blessed to live this life and get to raise these awesome boys with Mark. They are all learning and growing so much. Thank you for the encouragement along the way!

[@veronicacollopy8798]

I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times, but you both are doing such a great job raising your children in the way they should go! And the boys really seemed to pride themselves in the process! I’m so impressed! God has surely blessed your family! ❤

[@jimmienelsonjr]

I often see you while shopping at Costco. My mother and nieces usually just want to get in and out. I admire Mark teaching your sons the subsistence lifestyle. My family moved up from Southwestern Alaska so we often travel back for a couple weeks to fish and berry camp during the summer months.

[@jonathonkennedy9321]

This summer was cold and wet. We are having much better weather in September. No bad days just bad gear.

[@tammyedmunds668]

Hello from Newfoundland 🇨🇦 I have to say I love watching your channel. You and Mark are awesome parents. Your kids are very mannerly and great with one another. God Bless❤️

[@colleenbrewer4453]

We had a zip line on our property growing up. Hours and hours of enjoyment

[@tabathakoontz4172]

You're boys looking like they're having such fun and enjoying themselves learning how to cut fish WOW you and Mark are awesome parents I'm an eagle lover when I seen that eagle wow beautiful

[@bettyruth9142]

Great fishing day !! Love the zip line !! So much fun !! Love to watch the boys outside!! Sweet sweet family !! 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@jennyprorock]

just a little tip when bagging up fish or meat when you dont have a vacuum sealer handy...bag up your fish and lower it into a bowl of cold water. the water pushes all the air out and all youve gotta do is zip lock it. it works really good. ❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for the great tip!!

[@robyn7287]

Thanks for that tip , I don’t have a vacuum sealer so will try it next time I’m bagging up the meat😊

[@SusanMatthews_TiteChatte]

Good Evening Hamm Family ❤️ We've been having beautiful, sunny, even opened the house up, weather. But alas, tomorrow we're back in the 90s. Oy 🥵 Nice to see y'all back at the cabin building more wonderful memories, despite the weather... make the most of it. And, YAY, the big boat is back. Boating is so much fun, and fishing makes it twice as much. Great catches there fellas... and yes, it's no fun when the lines get tangled. It can get a bit chaotic when multiple lines get hit at once, but y'all handled it well. Looks like the freezers will be stocked. All in all, it appeared to be a great fishing trip... days 1 and 2. Brings back wonderful memories of me fishing with my Dad. It's so great to see/hear Mark teaching the boys how to clean, gut and filet the fish, and the boys so eager to learn. My Dad taught me everything from preparing to fish, the fishing itself and how to clean, gut and filet; then, my Mom taught me how to store and how to prepare the fish for mealtime. It's been awhile, though 🎣 Hot soups, stews or chilis with a grilled cheese sandwich, homemade bread or cornbread are the perfect meal for a cold and/or rainy day 🌦️ Beautiful Eagle. I'm missing the Eagle Cam, but it's nice to know their bellies are full of salmon 🦅 I had the opposite issue with peaches and nectarines when I went shopping the other day: the nectarines were off, but the peaches are juicy and delicious 🍑 Story time by Everett... love it 📖 Nice lettuces and broccoli from the garden. Yum 🥦 Awesome zipline. I'm sure it's loads of fun. Bravo to Sara(h) and Ben on a job well done. Oh, and Mark, I apologize for laughing when you and your legs opted to lay on the ground... LoL 😂 Sorry to hear about the lack of fireweed blooms and huckleberries 😟 The foggy backdrop of the cabin and water is beautiful 🌫️ It's nice to know Mark can unplug and enjoy his time away from work. I'm happy to hear that you got to unplug and enjoy your time making memories with your family. As much as I'd love to see and hear what y'all are up to, I'm happier knowing you are spending quality time with Family. Love the group photo 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Looks like the weather decided to grace you with a fond farewell. Safe travels home 🏡 Sorry to hear the goat hunt was a bust. Will they get another opportunity or is the season over? 🐐 Fried Salmon Skin is the reason we leave the skin on. Remove the skin before or after cooking, then cut into pieces and fry them up. Hit them with a little finishing salt, plain or flavored. Delicious and crunchy 😋 Hugs for Miss Luna. Take care and Yah's Blessings 🤗

[@ZXX984]

Glad you had a great time. Nice how Mark involves himself with the boys’ life. When the time comes, they will be well trained by mom and dad to go on their own.

[@laurielee7520]

Such a fun video! You guys are wonderful to invite us along on your cabin trip. Have a great school year!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!

[@carollandrum9223]

I feel Bennett on the motion sickness. I've battled it my whole life and I'm 65.

[@lindacox8156]

it seems like only yesterday that you were going on your first adventure of the summer- glad you are taking us with you for the last time too‼️I ALWAYS enjoy your family adventures‼️👍😊‼️What a YUMMY dinner‼️Thezipline is really cool‼️👍Love the whole family pix‼️❤️😊👍I sure enjoyed the summer with your family👍😊❤️‼️

[@susanjacobs279]

You ❤️ and Mark are the most wonderful ❤️ parents. Y'all are raising four awesome young men. Such as beautiful family ❤Godspeed ❤

[@VickiMcCormick-jf5pe]

I'm sad this is the last cabin trip. I've watched and rewatched all your cabin videos. Actually I do that with a lot of your videos. I just so enjoy watching you and your family.

[@ameliasr3404]

I see Dads job. Managing all the lines!😊

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Dad and Hunter keep busy with the lines!!

[@AlaskaBoys]

Truth!

[@sarahschlosser1203]

The boys are growing up so fast. It is so nice seeing you guys out as a family and the boys learning the skills that will benefit them the rest of their lives.

[@shellybielawski1773]

Love all of your videos, y’all are a amazing family I highly commend you and Mark for such a wonderful job parenting these boys. I never hear them bad mouth each other and they are always willing to extend a hand anyway it’s needed, especially helping in the kitchen and helping you unload all the groceries which is a major help, especially since sweet Luna just likes watching. Please continue the great parenting job y’all are doing and continue posting your wonderful videos. Love 💕 y’all!

[@veronicabergantine2717]

I just love the wholesome family activities you and Mark do with the boys. Teaching them these skills of fishing and cleaning the fish is very helpful for them to know so they can provide for their families in the future. I get nervous with them using the knives lol i cringe a lot but they do amazing. Love how the eagle is waiting for his share lol. Mark is so well rounded and skilled in so many dif areas. He's a great role model for the boys. Love your family I miss Luna lol

[@susanhamilton1707]

As the Halibut was being hauled in, I remember Lauren showing the price at Costco. You all made a major haul....then the salmon fishing too.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

So thankful to have halibut and salmon in the freezer!

[@donnamacleod2947]

What a great trip to the cabin! Awesome job on catching all those fish Hamm Family! Love that Mark is teaching the boys how to fillet the fish!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Mark is so good and patient at passing on his skills. Grateful the boys are able to help! Thanks for watching!

[@clairebanks1462]

Thankyou for answering my question about winter visits....your boys are a real credit too you both.

[@Livinglifeoutsidethebox]

Oh my just noticed your at 42k subscribers!! So exciting. Way to go.

[@stephenbreckenridge6009]

Boy o boy. Lots of men in that boat. Mom and dad. Keep up the good work. Happy vacation. Just think what it cost to feed that crew.

[@denovo2008]

Such pleasures to watch you and yours beautiful family on fishing trip. You are great and I love all you videos. Hope see you soon 👍👍❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@shereenaali5165]

Mark trained the boys well. I love watching your videos. Enjoy the rest of the summer vacation.

[@MsSharleneDee]

LOVED THIS ONE. So funny with the little fish "returning the bait". Your family adventure brought me back to the days I would go with Dad, Aunts and Uncles and family friends on our fishing boat (20+ft long) into the Miramichi Bay for some cod jiggin. (Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada) I could almost feel the salt water spray and taste the sea air. Thank you for sharing your life and helping me relive a great memory as Dad has been gone 10 years now :)

[@catharinasimms4588]

You've got to have some private family time together. Video was awesome 🥰♥️ beautiful family. Hi from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@laurijohnson7754]

I grew up in Washington state. My fondest memories are of camping , swimming and waterskiing in the beautiful out doors. I love seeing kids who aren’t glued to video games and their phones. You are doing such a good job showing them all of the great things in Alaska! They will always be appreciative for it!

[@kathimeadows7869]

Always love your trips to the cabin. What a great fishing trip! Mark is so great with the boys and a very good teacher. So fun to follow all the fun! What I wouldn’t give to visit Alaska. Some day maybe.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hope you get to visit one day! Mark is so patient with the boys and I love it when they learn new skills! Thank you so much for watching!

[@mamadeeleo]

Such fun watching you all fish. I got to do that a few times when I visited my Dad growing up. Thank you for sharing.

[@PepperplacewithShawna]

The boys all seemed to throughly enjoy themselves. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes, we had a really nice time as a family out on the boat. Thank you so much for watching!

[@janneville7765]

I just enjoy watching all your family adventures, especially times at the cabin.

[@cheryldenerichardson8020]

I love it when you guys go to the cabin!! I also love seeing you all fish!! Thanks for sharing!!❤❤

[@candettecorman5971]

What a great life in Alaska. I am so glad you and Mark can have all these hobbies with your children. You boys are going to become great men in there life's.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much for watching! We feel very blessed to live this life.

[@astridbelsaas7987]

Try to make a strong tea of rosmary and put it on a spraybottle and use it as a anti mosquito .

[@kristietaylor719]

Family first when you get to see them, especially when they have come so far. Getting photos and videos for yourselves is one thing but I would rather know that you spent and enjoyed time with your loved ones than making it about us. So happy for your family and the experiences you're giving your children and them learning to be self reliant in the Alaskan life style, which tends to be strongly on the hunting side of things. Hope the boys have a great school year.

[@yolandarivera5504]

You and your hubby are so amazing with your children. Many blessings to you and your beautiful family❤

[@franaustin2537]

Wow, it seems like it was just last week you all were going to the cabin for the first time this season. Time has gone so fast this Summer. Unfortunately I have had to spend most of the Summer in doors because of the heat & humidity plus air quality issues from the fires in Canada blowing down. With all that being said, I really enjoyed your cabin videos. Praying you have more sunny days next season. Have a great day!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much for watching, I agree, summer flew by! I am so sorry you had such poor weather for summer!

[@karolrust2300]

The unbelievable scenery in Alaska is magnificent!! What a privilege it is for your boys to grow up in these surroundings and enjoy mother nature at its finest. What a great way to end the summer!!💙🐟🌲🌟

[@marietajalle391]

It was such a nice family trip to the cabin. Everyone fishing and even cooking. Thanks for sharing. Hafa adai and love from the island of Guam 🌴❤🌴

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello Marie! Always nice to see your comment. Much love from Alaska!

[@tarras3292]

Thank you Lauren for another amazing video and I enjoy each and every one ❤❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for being here!

[@Livinglifeoutsidethebox]

I love that these boys are learning skills that they will need as men leading families of their own someday. Way to go Hamm family. Love the portrait of the family with all the fish.

[@jeniferkoch4883]

I'd be more than happy to trade some of our oppressive, heat advisory hot and dry South Carolina summer for some of your cool and wet Alaskan summer! Love living vicariously through you and your family and seeing your adventures!

[@LL-xb3xv]

Every time you yawned I did lol

[@alexandravandenberg-schaap8693]

Lovely video of you, mark and the boys . Good fish hunters and cleaning the fish you go boys .❤

[@leannesaunby4078]

So glad that you all had a great time and got to catch up with family and catch all the fish to keep you all going throughout the next year. I think the teamwork that you and Mark instill in the boys, as well as life skills you teach them is amazing, as unfortunately it's not something every parent does. You have 4 very hardworking boys that know the true value of teamwork and gratitude and, of course family. You've got 4 amazing sons and that is a testament to how great you and Mark are as parents ❤

[@joenicoud5967]

Terrific family nice kids and wonderful mom and dad Here in Illinois the weather has been in the 90s over 105 heat index Looking forward to September and October colors

[@OnaMuir]

Do you save/ harvest the cheeks? - Check, you do. Gloucester, MA - I loved ordering the cheeks. Hard to find or crazy $ now. Love how the boys And girls get to play on the outdoor rigs. TY Sara & Ben! Crazy summer for you, berries, flowers and the BEES! Lauren thank you! Fish handling is brilliant. So have cabin envy. 🥰🤗

[@elizabethwickwire2304]

Pancake mix is what used to make fried clams so good

[@janamunden1970]

Me and my wife LOVE watching you and your family. We watch you from Ohio. Have a great time at the cabin

[@simonemoreno4324]

I hope that you made precious memories

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you! We cherish our time at the cabin together.

[@cynthiafrance6741]

so fun thanx for sharing , have a great day

[@nickiejones7934]

Bet your viewers were yawning with you, i was lol. I've been watching you for a while now. Love your family outings and shopping trops. Blessings ❤yours boys are good at preparing the fish too

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes sorry! The rocking boat made Mom very sleepy!

[@katieboyle3921]

Nice video! Teaching the boys to fillet the fish is a such a nice skill. Thank you for sharing.

[@jenniferlopezs741]

What great skills y’all are teaching your boys ❤

[@สมพงษ์พงษ์กล่าวขํา]

I love your family

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for spending time with us!

[@NayStouffer]

I love how your family works so well together. Everyone has a job to do when catching and processing the fish you catch. I love these videos! Also the beanie and baseball hat you were wearing in this video are so cute!

[@PatriciaForch]

I have watched the drive to Homer, the family cabin time, and now the end of summer fishing trip. I want to cry! My husband passed away and I had to sell our cabin and two boats at Ninilchik. I loved the years we spent the summers there! We had so much fun with new and old friends, fishing and touring! I love watching your videos! They are so well done! Bless you and yours with your new baby Violet! You continue to make me so happy!

[@maureenbracegirdle2326]

Love to watch your trips to the cabin

[@wendymckay8844]

Family fishing derby. The "big" boys were so helpful bringing the fish in.

[@tonjaprice9]

Lol Everett almost got the bait! 😂😂

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes! Almost went right into his mouth.

[@marinamayo7994]

I'm a pescatarian. Your catch looks amazing, and I'm very happy for you😅! I love your perspective on the weather and making it a great summer with your family!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the fishing!

[@angiecooper8908]

Wonderful video Lauren. You all look like you have an amazing time at the cabin xxx

[@amyerion9710]

I just loved this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@1Staggs]

Wow, that was a succesful and fun trip !! Nice to have a family reunion as well ❤

[@charlenedobis6965]

Think yr boys will continue the family tradition go to the cabin family time is the best

[@hopper98528]

Your cabin reminds me of my family my parents have a trailer in Westport wa they have it at a trailer park and they fish and explore the beach all summer weekends

[@donnahawkins3135]

Y'all always look so happy and having fun with the kids.

[@daniellowry1856]

Just starting watching your channel really enjoying them.amazing the life skills your boys ate learning and they seam like such well mannered nice young men.

[@mandywhitton]

I do love it that all boys help you xxxx

[@shirleyperry8593]

Hunter has grown taller in these last few months ❤❤

[@emunahjohnson9035]

I have a few friends who are in Whittier, Al right now and it's fun comparing their trip with your adventures. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@janicenash8382]

Thanks for sharing your family experiences with us. Look forward to watching each video. Love to y’all always. ✝️💜💜✝️

[@medic6809]

I just love the cabin videos! Hope the boys have a great school year! Side note. What colors do you use for your Seint makeup? I'm wanting to get some and am lost lol

[@ruth4850]

Thank you Lauren just catching up on your videos with love Ruth 🎉🎉🎉

[@denisemoskala255]

Your trip to the cabin was great. Glad that you all caught your limit on the fish. Watching the fishing was awesome. Loved the video. Thanks Lauren

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You're so welcome! Thanks for spending time with us!

[@nadiadenning2035]

Such a special trip making lots of memories ❤we need to see more of this instead of all the negative newsfeed going on around the world. Also keep Maui and lahanna in your prayers they heal from the devastating fires

[@catiejane5287]

Thank you so much for sharing these Wonderful videos. This one really cheered me up, I have been fighting C***d 19 for a few weeks and it was so nice watching a family enjoying being together and just appreciating each other. Stay healthy and safe.

[@brilliantbutblue]

I'm so sorry to hear you are suffering. I'm sending you a big virtual hug. Rest up and get better. X

[@catiejane5287]

@@brilliantbutblue Thanks for the kind wishes and virtual hug. Much appreciated

[@maddieandelismom]

I might have missed this, but what does Mark do for a living? And what did you go to college for? Absolutely love your videos!!! I live in NC, but I feel like my love of Alaska is being fed by watching you❤❤!!!

[@brilliantbutblue]

Mark is an accountant, and Lauren is a teacher currently a SAHM 😊

[@mandyhopkins9027]

Hunter by name, hunter by nature, he is such a top fisherman,

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good morning and happy Thursday great video

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you Tameka! Have a wonderful day!

[@karenmccabe2371]

So so amazing to see this! ❤

[@shirleyperry8593]

So much fun 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@katherine-ow9mm]

How do you keep the bears away from the cabin? It all looks so beautiful!

[@rethacharette7830]

What a nice catch of fish. The boys look like they were really enjoying themselves. I love to fish. I live in New England and we catch cod, scup, sea bass and scripped bass.

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

❤ morning cabin time❤

[@brilliantbutblue]

Thankyou for taking us along on another fun adventure. 😊

[@janemay8721]

Great fishing. Loved watching your family have fun together and catch some fish. Take care

[@christinahussey6298]

So excited to see a new video dropped when I got home tonight!! Jumping into my PJs and spending the next hour with my favorite family 😊

[@sarahcopeland1494]

Loved this !!!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much for watching

[@margaret8056]

❤GREETINGS TO MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS IN ALASKA WHEN MY HUSBAND GÉRARD WAS ALIVE WE USED DO A LOT OF FISHING 🎣 ❤️ REALLY MISS NOT GOING FISHING A LONESOME WEEKEND IT WAS HIS 3RD ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY LOVE TO ALL YOUR IRELAND FRIEND MARGARET LYNCH SOUTHERN IRELAND

[@jillwalls9330]

So glad you could fill your freezer!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, feeling so blessed to have all that good fish in the freezeer.

[@robinedenshaw8589]

Please throw that pink my way. Pinks make the best boiled fish…with chopped bacon, bacon grease, onions & some chopped potatoes. You can add a little bit of milk to the broth. Salt & pepper too!

[@janebain3402]

Yipee my favourite time with you guys!🇬🇧😍🇬🇧

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

YAY! So glad you love cabin videos. Thank you so much for spending time with us!