Laundry lines are still a common sight in rural Alaska. This one, heavy with a homemade quilt in what is known as the "Crazy" pattern, has the benefit of a lively Bering Sea breeze to dry it in short order.

Winter laundry dries nicely as well--but slower. First it freezes solidly, then the wind evaporates the water and... presto, dry clothing.

Strolling through Unalakleet, I saw the vivid quillt from afar, but the bonus came when I neared and saw the napping Husky on his doghouse.

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