Memaloose Overlook This is a lovely spot on Historic Highway 30 along the Columbia River near The Dalles Oregon. The sunset was really something here tonight.
I Love Camp Food CF03
Sweet Cream Scone, Wild Huckleberry Jam, Peaches We try to get local food. In Montana huckleberries were very popular. Our breakfast is sweet cream scones with wild huckleberry jam, peaches with whipped cream. Jen has perfected using the convection oven. Yay!
Fall Approaches Glacier National Park
Two Medicines Campground Heading up to Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. I think lunch at the Prince of Wales Hotel is a good idea.
Leaving Alaska
Leaving Ketchikan On The Ferry It’s been 7 weeks yesterday’s since we arrived in Alaska. We easily could have spent more time here. However it is getting cold, the leaves are changing, so it’s time to go. The The people we met in Alaska are for the most part easy to friend up. They have... Continue Reading →
Bank Fishing In Valdez
Outside Valdez near the Allison Point Campground is excellent bank fishing. There is ample parking. The climb down the bank is a little precarious so be careful. While there In mid August Pinks were heavy near the shore. All the anglers were casting beyond the pinks seeking Silvers (Coho). They swear when accidentally hooking a... Continue Reading →
Rescued
A bear story This morning Jen and I were taking a casual stroll to the fishing weir in Haines. Bears frequent this spot and we were on high alert looking for them. A bear crossed the road 75 yards in front of us heading towards the weir. It disappeared in the bush next to the... Continue Reading →
Weather Has Turned
It’s time to ‘go outside’ as Alaskans call heading to the lower 48. The weather has turned. Foggy Rain In Juneau Weather in Sitka is better
Salmon Fishing On The Chilkat
Fishing The Chilkat Beautiful day however a little too windy for my fly rod. The water is muddy so I did not see any fish. The eagles are eating so I know the salmon are there.
Alaskans don’t like signs
An astonishingly many road signs in Alaska have bullet holes in them. I don’t think Alaskans like signs.
Copper Center Alaska
On route 4 from Glennallen to Valdez you could easily pass by Copper Center. Don’t miss this quick side trip. It is worth the time to visit. Take the Old Richardson Highway and then Copper Center Loop Road. Stop in the Bee Happy Coffee Company and have Kate pour you a cup of coffee. My... Continue Reading →