Last night we had another beautiful show of the Aurora Borealis. It was so great, that I did a very rare thing. I went home before it was over!
Another Visitor–Bald Eagle
Yesterday morning, the mother and young bull returned to our back yard. But those weren’t our only visitors yesterday.
The World Ice Art Championship in Fairbanks, Alaska
Tonight we went on a little outing for our last trip to the World Ice Art Championship.
Do You have These in Your Backyard?
Seriously, this is what I love about Alaska. How many places can you look out your window or back door and see these?
Things You Learn About REAL Cold
There are things that you learn about when you live in a climate with REAL cold weather.
New Year’s Eve–Alaska Style
Last night, of course, was New Year’s Eve. And how do people in Alaska celebrate the holiday in the sub-arctic? With a bonfire. And not just any bonfire…a massive 20 foot mountain topped with a Christmas tree!
I’m a Glutton for Punishment
Since we moved to Alaska, I seriously have given up the idea of EVER getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis.
Harvesting a Moose
Just a gentle reminder…harvesting an animal is not pretty business. If you are weak-stomached, or don’t know where meat comes from, this is your final warning to skip this post.
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Opening Day of Moose Season
Over the weekend, my husband and sons and I, headed out to Fort Greely…around a hundred miles south of where we live, to go on a hunting trip.
Berry Picking on the Tundra
In the last couple weeks, I have gone berry picking a couple of times with my new neighbors.
Sea Lions in Valdez, Alaska
The first night that we were down in Valdez, after I saw that amazing mama bear and her 4 cubs…
The Sea Otters in Valdez, Alaska
While I was standing in one particular place there in Valdez, looking at 9 eagles, some movement in the corner of my eye caught my attention.
The Eagles in Valdez, Alaska
The other day I was mentioning how we weren’t the only ones who were fishing, and I shared the photos of the gorgeous Grizzly sow and her 4 cubs.
The Grizzlies in Valdez, Alaska
As I mentioned, we weren’t the only ones out there fishing for salmon in Valdez. We were joined by many in the animal kingdom, and this one paid a visit that very first night. A mama grizzly bear with….count those cubs!
Salmon Fishing in Valdez
This past weekend, we headed out on a fishing trip in Valdez, way down at the coast.
The Road Down to Valdez
Traveling from Fairbanks to Valdez, Alaska. This is a semi-wordless Wednesday post.
A Trip to Denali
This year the National Parks are offering a special pass, where military members and families can visit all 397 national parks for free! (Find out more!) We took advantage of it this past weekend, and went to Denali National Park.