Where I’ve Been

Hammock Time

Nowhere really… Admittedly this is the longest break I’ve taken from my blog in quite some time.  There’s been a lot going on but most of it not very noteworthy, but I will write about some of my recent hikes Continue reading Where I’ve Been

Bela Bela Lighthouse – British Columbia, Canada

Bela Bela Light House

In May 2012, during my trip to Alaska via the Marine Highway, we pasted Bela Bela, British Columbia and it’s lovely lighthouse. I was so mesmerized by it that I took photos both on the way to Alaska and on Continue reading Bela Bela Lighthouse – British Columbia, Canada

2012 on Alaska Girl at Heart

Pam and Sharon After Zip Lining

This year was a mixed back of highs and low.  It was a great year of growth for my blog and I enjoyed a lots of amazing adventures.  But, it was also marked with some down points.  Over-all I’d give Continue reading 2012 on Alaska Girl at Heart

Bridge Tour of the MV Colombia

Constant Vigilance

When I took the Alaska Marine Highway System (Alaska Ferry) to Alaska and back one of the things I got to do was a bridge tour.  I got behind the scenes and met the folks “running the ship”.  I first Continue reading Bridge Tour of the MV Colombia

Dogs on the Alaska Marine Highway System (Alaska Ferry)

Kinley and Aker on Lower Car Deck

I’ve shared a lot of stories/photos from my trip on the Alaska Marine Highway, but I have more! When I decided to go to Alaska I wanted to bring my dogs with me.  The original plan was to drive.  After Continue reading Dogs on the Alaska Marine Highway System (Alaska Ferry)

2012 Week #22

Wrangell Narrows

When I decided to take and post photos every week this year, I intentionally didn’t set any rules.  I never said I’d only pick my best photos.  Instead I have focused on my favorites or even most interesting.  This week Continue reading 2012 Week #22

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

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