I know, lets have salmon!
Thar She.... (two photos) /
This humpback signaled his presence with a huge spray and then dove in front of us. It was only a few dozen yards off shore. We were on the way to the Kenai Fjords National Park on the Park Service tour.
Upper Falls /
We left the village of Banff on the Bow Valley Parkway to a hike in Johnson Canyon. This was a very unique walk deep in a steep canyon with lots of suspended walkways on the side of the canyon. We hiked to the Upper Falls. I don’t recall how far it was but the sound of the water in the canyon made it hard to talk to each other. The water was the glacial green and, in the early summer, was flowing fast and deep.
Just Us, pt two (2 photos again) /
After the first two navigated the ridge and just as they were headed out of sight, a sibling and the mom appeared. The walked the same path and, for the second time, posed at the top. What was especially neat was that there were no other people around for miles. No one saw nor photographed the brief family parade. No one else holds that moment’s memory. Just us.
Just Us (2 Photos) /
Cindy and I hiked up the Cathedral Mountain in Denali about 3 miles. Not to the top. As we turned to start down, still high on the ridge above us a male Dall Sheep appeared and stared out over the valley. After a couple of minutes he was followed by a young sheep as the male waited patiently viewing every step the young sheep took. But that was not the end. Stay tuned to this channel same time tomorrow.
Cold & Fast /
Water from the Victoria Glacier flowing toward Lake Agnes in Banff National Park, Canada. The hike to this point is about 3.5 miles and about 1400 feet elevation gain. The views are spectacular and, if we had left a bit earlier and had known about the snow field, could have done a bit further and another 700 feet up to an even more all encompassing viewpoint. Next time. Loved this area.
On Wing /
Near Haines, Alaska along the Chilkoot River this mature American Bald Eagle swooped out of a pine tree in front of us and dropped into the marsh.
“Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NLT
Fisherwomen /
This lady and three of her friends caught all these on a day of fishing for their annual” ladies off fishing” excursion. They were happy and headed to dinner shortly. In Homer, Alaska. I see salmon and halibut don’t know the rest.
Thunder /
Roaring falls off a trail near Valdez, Alaska. Long hot hike that afternoon in clunky boots because of the mud and water on the trail. Oh, and bugs. But we saw seven of these falls. Tradeoffs.
Lake Louise /
At Banff in the Canadian Rockies. This lake is a must see for its colors and background. The magnificent hotel on the edge of the lawn is quite stunning as well.
Lake Agnes /
Above Lake Louise and the fabulous hotels and gorgeous waters of Lake Louise is a trail that ends at Lake Agnes about 2 3/4 miles one way and worth every step. Half the lake is still ice covered in this photo and half open with a reflection of the mountains and sky.
Rising /
Watching off the side of the ferry at the passing scenery, a killer whale rises up in the sound. We were in Kenai Fjords National Park on the Alalik Bay.
Take a Walk /
This young grizzly spent time in the in the high grass while his/her companion, likely a sibling, tried to catch a salmon in the stream below. I was amazed how an 800 bear would appear and disappear just walking along in the grasses.
Still Point in a Turning World /
It is good, very good to find a place for solitude and quiet. To reflect and wonder. “You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shouting of the nations. Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.” Psalm 65:7,8 NLT
Stretch /
This solo loon was calling in the twilight and there are few cooler sounds than listening to these magnificent birds from the campsite.
Discovery /
I’ve finally sussed out what I “think” this bird is… an immature Dark-eyed Junco the Slate Colored variety.
Onion Dome /
This dome is found on the circa 1900 Russian Orthodox Church in Ninilchik Alaska.
Alone /
The old tree stump on Alaska’s Kenai.
Lovely Color /
Deep on a trail in the Big Cypress in Florida we found some nice, mostly white flowers and this one that had a beautiful shade of purple.
Willie Nelson may have written... /
half his songs, like “Whisky River,” in a place like this.
