We made it to the Denali Highway and we are about 20 miles down the road at Tangle Lakes Campground, well that's where some of stuff is - really we are holed up at Tangle Lakes Inn trying to stay dry and they have free wireless. We have had some amazing weather and today our weather luck seems to be a little short. After Valdez, our first night was spent on Squirrel Creek and the last two nights have been at Grizzly Lake on the Tok Cutoff just southwest of the Nabesna Rd. When we get a chance we will update with some photos, don't worry everyone is well and happy, we just haven't had a chance to download all our photos from our last few days. WE LOVE the comments!
Here is a group shot from the Skookum Volcano Trail on Friday
Some locals on the Copper River let us check out their fish wheel, Rose got a closer look
Before driving further north along the Richardson Highway, we spent some time at an exposure of Glacial Lake Ahtna sediments, Kelly is taking some measurements
We stopped at Copper Center on our way to Grizzly Lake, this is the oldest non-native town in Alaska, they have great icec cream and coffee!
We had a bit of rain in the evening on Thursday, but with rain came some fantastic rainbows, we counted at least 8
This is one of the views of the Wrangells above the Copper River, Mt Drum is hiding in the clouds on the right
8 comments:
Happy Canada Day Jackie.
Did you see any Squirrels at Squirrel Creek? More importantly did you discover why it's called Grizzly Lake? I hope not. This area has a much different landscape but still you've captured some breathtaking vistas. Imagine so many rainbows at once. Stay safe everyone.
xox Jackie's Mom
This summer at home has ordinary days, and "there's an update to the blog!" days! Your photos and descriptions make us feel a part of what you all are doing. Even a miserable rainy day there sounds like an adventure - holed up in the Inn. And if rain means 8 rainbows, then life must be good. Why was I not surprised to read that Sam swam in the cold lake? I am just hoping that no hamster-sized leeches are coming home in the suitcases! Be well, be happy!
Jill (Sam's Mom)
P.S. With each update, I quickly scroll down, eagerly awaiting the photo of Rose, proudly holding up a fish! Some day soon!
We are up here with you all enjoying the Alaska beauty!! We do not think you are eating as well as we are,but you are seeing things right up close. Thanks again for all the pics. Amanda, your dad is COUNTING on you catching a fish. The Millers, who are with us on the cruise, said to say hi to AManda (Joann is not wearing her gold Mickey ears!!). Stay safe and enjoy yourselves. This is a once in a lifetime experience. Laura
Blue hued glaciers, volcanic trials, magestic mountains, sunlight at midnight, a Copper river running gray with sediment, fish a yard long swimming in a Creek, an Octagon of Rainbows. You guys may not appreciate it quite yet, but I think your in a Lord of the Rings movie. Very cool.
We have enjoyed your photographs immensely. It seems like a trip of a lifetime. I especially enjoyed the picture of Brandon on the glacier and the incredible rainbow. Happy fourth of July and almost birthday Brandon. Continue to have a great time.
xoxo
mom and dad
"im waiting for you, love michael and happy birthday and everyone misses the wonder twins and i was very impressed with your geological analysis of the Alaskain coral reef.. and it was 4th of july at the obre's, say no more. You know we play for keeps.
p.s. when the surf's good nobody works"
Dearest brother, (read with accent)
it has been weeks since mother has fed us a real meal. She has been inspired by the alaskan way of life and has decided that we too shall catch our own fish for our food. Michael is beside me and it is either your love child or his lonliness that is rapidly growing inside his man womb. I cannot stay because we must now hold eachother in grief. If samantha cannot type a message to you it is because a rogue fire work has horribly mangled her hand. I am sorry for her loss. It is the 4th of july and it is colder here then it is in Alaska. This is a fact. Non fiction. Another true story; i love and miss you and hope you have a great 20th birthday! In the words of Harrison Boldt, "May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live."
Love,
Lauren
We have enjoyed your photographs immensely. It seems like a trip of a lifetime.
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Smarry
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