Dappled Light in a Temperate Rainforest |
Ever expanding journal of a couple's discoveries while traveling through Alaska. Est Jun 2013
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Hiking - Winner Creek Trail (updated summer 2016)
Labels:
Alaska,
Alyeska,
Chugach National Forest,
Creek,
Flowers,
Forest,
Girdwood,
Half-Day Hike,
Hike,
Inland,
mountain biking,
Rainforest,
Rivers,
Summer,
Turnagain Arm,
Views,
Waterfall
Location:
Winner Creek Trailhead
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Winter Experience - Homer's Winter Carnival
2015 saw the 61st annual Winter Carnival, a
classic, small town celebration of winter with the theme "Warm Winter Hearts" The carnival is held in February, the coldest
Labels:
Alaska,
Experience,
Homer,
Kenai Peninsula,
Things to Do in Homer,
Winter
Location:
Homer, AK, USA
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Winter Experience - Ice on the Homer Spit
Slabs of Ice on the East of Side of the Homer Spit |
Every winter, when the temperatures drop below 20 degrees
for more than a couple of days, ice starts to form on and around the Spit. The ice makes a fascinating
Labels:
Alaska,
Boat,
Experience,
Harbor,
Ice,
Kenai Peninsula,
Photography,
The Spit,
Things to Do in Homer,
Winter
Location:
Homer, AK, USA
Monday, February 23, 2015
Experience - Homer Farmer's Market
Alaskan Grown Veggies |
Dahlias and Bells of Ireland |
Don’t miss the Homer
Farmer’s Market! You can find
everything from fresh produce and fabulous flowers to
Labels:
Alaska,
Berries,
Experience,
Farmer's Market,
Fish,
Flowers,
Fresh Produce,
Homer,
Kenai Peninsula,
Shellfish,
Things to Do in Homer
Location:
Homer, AK, USA
Monday, August 4, 2014
Experience - Flowers of Alaska
Fields of Fireweed |
As we wander into the Alaskan wilderness (or even just around our back yard) we see flowers everywhere. Many are small and hard to spot. This post is a collection of photos of the wildflowers we have found
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Adventure - Grandview Tour on the Alaska Railroad.
Stats
Difficulty: Easy Time: Half-day
Summary
Carol's parents visited us in Alaska in June. Her father can't really walk much anymore so we went looking for cool activities that don't require much walking. Not surprisingly, there aren't that many in Alaska, but we found a winner in the Grandview Tour on the Alaska Railroad. The Grandview Tour is pure sightseeing into area of Alaska that cannot be reached in any way other than by train.
Opinion
This is a fun trip, even for those who have no trouble
Friday, July 11, 2014
Hiking - Watermelon Trail (the 1.5 hr version)
Seeping vistas from Watermelon Trail |
Stats
Distance: 14.3 miles (one way) Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Summary
Watermelon trail was recommended to us by some friends. So on a beautiful day in early July we decided to try out the trail. Watermelon trail is really an ATV trail (which is why it's so long), but we were the only ones on the trail the day we hiked it.
Opinion
This trail has some great views. This hike will probably be amazing
Labels:
Alaska,
Fireweed,
Flowers,
Forest,
Hike,
Homer,
Inland,
Kachemak Bay,
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge,
Kenai Peninsula,
Meadow,
Moose,
Scenic Views,
Summer
Location:
Beaver Flats Road, Homer, AK 99603, USA
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