Travel, Photography, and Other Fun Adventures
by Alaska Girl at Heart
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)
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
Caribou are interesting animals. I found out a couple new tidbits about caribou on this trip. They have hollow hair which helps them swim and keep warm. They keep two temperatures…one for their core body and one for their legs. Continue reading Prancing Caribou in Denali National Park and Preserve
Two of the hardest animals to spot in Denali National Park are grizzly bears and wolves. During my trip I missed out on the wolves, but I did see a grizzly sow and her two cubs. The little cubs were Continue reading Grizzly Bears in Denali National Park and Preserve
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
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
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
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
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
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