Saying Good-bye to 2012 and Hello to 2013

Everett Sunset

I decided to say good-bye to 2012 and hello to 2013 in my own unique way.  I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I have a love/hate relationship with sunsets and sunrises (I love them…they hide from me).  Some friends even Continue reading Saying Good-bye to 2012 and Hello to 2013

2012 Week #32

Pre Sunset

If you’ve followed my blog for a while then you know I’m often chasing the sun…either as it rises or as it sets. Today I took the boys to Lake Tye. I know that the first photo isn’t “technically” good, Continue reading 2012 Week #32

Sunset in Denali National Park and Preserve

DNP - Sunset Reflecting on Mountain

Getting a sunset photo in summer (and even in the spring) could be challenging unless you want to stay up very, very late.  In the middle of the summer there would be a good chance of catching a sunset and Continue reading Sunset in Denali National Park and Preserve

Hiking and Viewing at Flat Top in Anchorage, Alaska

Flat Top

Whenever I’m asked for places to see in Alaska (or more specifically Anchorage) Flat Top makes the cut.  The main viewing area can be accessed by car (driving directions below).  Depending on the weather Mount Susitna (Sleeping Lady) and Mt. McKinley Continue reading Hiking and Viewing at Flat Top in Anchorage, Alaska

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