Until you actually see a glacier, you might think, "Whatever, a big chunk of ice. What's so special about this?" Then you see your first one from miles away and realize the enormity of it, that's when it all starts to sink in. Matanuska Glacier is the largest glacier accessible … [Read more...] about Matanuska Glacier, AK
The Road to Valdez, AK
I didn't think I'd enjoy Alaska as much as I actually did. The biggest reason to change my mind was the view from Anchorage to Valdez. Unbelievably beautiful sights. I thought we had mountains in Colorado until we came to Alaska. Every time we went around a corner there was … [Read more...] about The Road to Valdez, AK
North to Alaska! Kincaid Park in Anchorage
After flying into Anchorage we stopped by Kincaid Park for a short hike before driving out to Valdez. When we got to the water's edge here's what we saw. It's a pair of bald eagles. As we walked around the corner and into a group of trees, one of the pair flew into a tree right … [Read more...] about North to Alaska! Kincaid Park in Anchorage
Pogosa Springs
My parents were in town for a couple of weeks which happened to coincide with the Rookie Roundup at the Starlight Classic Campground in Canon City, CO. We decided to go Pagosa Springs so my mother could visit her favorite place in CO and Lina also became an acolyte. … [Read more...] about Pogosa Springs
New Great Dale Interior
Lina and my parents worked tirelessly this week to redo the interior of the Great Dale. Here's the new interior: … [Read more...] about New Great Dale Interior