2012 Week #20

My Co-Pilots

I’ve already posted some of my vacation photos, so I’ve included links. Bears Taking Over the Alaska-Canada Highway Sunshine and Ice Majestic Bald Eagles I spent the first week of my trip mostly with my family to celebrate my sister’s Continue reading 2012 Week #20

2012 Week #19

AMHS Terminal - Bellingham - Alaska Flag

I’m a bit behind getting my weekly photos posted.  I posted a lot of photos from my trip on the Alaska Marine Highway System, but here are a few more and links to the ones that I’ve already posted. Checking Continue reading 2012 Week #19

Majestic Bald Eagles

Bald Eagle 1

I love bald eagles…always have.  One thing I miss since moving from Alaska is how frequently they are seen.  Today I visited the Deep Creek Boat Launch in search of a prime photo opportunity.  Here are some of my photos. Continue reading Majestic Bald Eagles

Sunshine and Ice

Glacier with Mountain Backdrop

The Matanuska Glacier is located about 100 miles north of Anchorage on the Glen Highway.  The best over-all view of the glacier is seen from Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site.  There is a daily parking fee of $5, but you Continue reading Sunshine and Ice

Bears Taking Over the Alaska-Canada Highway

Alaska Highway - Bear By Himself

I thought seeing bears was a long shot, but it didn’t keep me from hoping.  Imagine my surprise when I suddenly saw two sitting on the side of the Alaska-Canada Highway.  I figured they would run off before I got Continue reading Bears Taking Over the Alaska-Canada Highway

I had No Idea Petersburg, Alaska was So Incredibly Beautiful

AMHS - Columbia - Docked at Petersburg

The beauty started as we entered the Wrangell Narrows.  The passage is so narrow that cruise ships don’t even stop at Petersburg.  At times it seemed I could reach out and touch the trees or narrow markers. Wrangell Narrows MV Continue reading I had No Idea Petersburg, Alaska was So Incredibly Beautiful

Finally…I’ve Seen Orcas in the Wild

AMHS - Columbia - Orcas in Wrangell

I really, really, really wanted to see Orcas while I cruised through Canada and Alaska on the Alaska Marine Highway System.  And finally, today my wishes were answered while waiting for our boat to leave Wrangell, Alaska.  There were two Continue reading Finally…I’ve Seen Orcas in the Wild

Checking In From Ketchikan, Alaska

AMHS - Columbia - Finlayson Channel - View from back of Boat

We left Bellingham, Washington on Friday at 6:30 pm and finally arrived in our first port today (Sunday at 6:30 am).  My dogs couldn’t have been happier to walk on solid ground.  I’ll write another time about the experience of Continue reading Checking In From Ketchikan, Alaska

2012 Week #18

Pre Moonrise at Bob Herman Wildlife Preserve

The big news this weekend was the Super Moon. Well, the Super Moon wasn’t so super. It was beautiful, but because it was so dark the photos were not worthy. It’s a shame the sunset before the moon rose, otherwise Continue reading 2012 Week #18

Preparing My Home for Vacation

My Front Porch

There are only a few days of work between now and when I board the ferry on Friday.  Finishing up the last few tasks at both work and home will keep me going full speeed between now and then. I’ve Continue reading Preparing My Home for Vacation