The mighty Yukon River is the longest river in Alaska and the third longest in North America. Its 2300‐mile stretch of pristine glacier‐fed waters holds the most legendary and mystical salmon in the world‐ the Yukon River King Salmon. In this episode, master seafood chef Rick Moonen ventures to this remote region to meet what he calls, “The best fish I ever ate.” Basking in the light of the midnight sun he remarks, “Traveling up the Yukon River is an experience you will never forget. The majestic beauty of the Alaskan frontier bustling with wildlife and the pure fragrance of nature itself‐‐the Yukon River is a breath‐taking experience.” Chef Moonen’s passion for fish and the environment is quickly embraced by the Native Yup’ik who take him fishing on their sacred river. His Eskimo fishing buddy, Billy Charles explains, “Fishing is the root of the culture and livelihood of the Yup'ik people. Fishing binds our people and communities together and provides the income, equipment and life for us to survive, to subsistence fish, to hunt and gather food.” As fisherman and chef pull in the Kings, they discuss the Yup’ik culture, rich in tradition and ritual, discuss the future of our waterways, and why the salmon is the center of the Alaskan universe.