As we traveled from Turn Again Arm towards Seward we passed a mountain that appeared to be wearing a Halloween mask as it gazed intently back at us. Was it a marvel or a warning, and should we be amazed or should we be wary? In this land of wonders and dangers, perhaps it isContinue reading “Face of the Mountain”
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Nenana Sunrise
Sun-burnished clouds reflected off of the Nenana River at Denali Park Village and sent staff and guests scurrying to the observation deck to catch a glimpse of the sunrise spectacle. It was a wonderful send off as we began another day of exploration in this glorious wilderness. #denaliparkvillage #sunrise #nenanariver
Autumn Flurries
Autumn colors burst forth as snow flurries flew and gently coated some of the surrounding scenery before melting as the day warmed. Winter was not yet upon the land, but its brief dusting of snow meant that it was not far behind. #winterdust #snowflurries autumn
What We Weren’t Supposed to See
The night before the train ride to Denali National Park, our tour guide spread the news that clouds would be hiding Denali, Alaska’s highest peak, just as they had for 29 of August’s 31 days, and that we had practically zero chance of seeing it. Meteorologists were predicting snowy weather for the mountain peak thatContinue reading “What We Weren’t Supposed to See”
Line of BS
I finally found my perfect line… #bsline #seatac
Dews and Don’ts
Once again the warm, moist morning air dewed up our windows so we don’t get to watch the birds at the feeder through the telescope. Maybe later… #telescope #dew #don’ts #birdwatching
Preharvest Moon
The last full moon preceding the Harvest Moon shimmered in the morning sky before setting, and conjured memories of a distant past and a Nebraska farm along the Platte River. Days became shorter, nights cooler, and an autumn tint began to appear on some of the trees while the kids moaned about having to returnContinue reading “Preharvest Moon”
Trenched, Bored, and Filled
Paint and flags marked vital utility cables including electrical, telephone, and gas lines, in preparation for fiberoptic cables to provide our new internet connection. After a couple of weeks, crews dug short trenches across the community yards, bored tunnels connecting them and placed the underground conduits for the cables. Then they filled in the trenches,Continue reading “Trenched, Bored, and Filled”
Towering Clouds
We were sad to see our granddaughter board the plane for her return trip home after a very fun visit to Florida. Apparently, so was the sky; about 20 minutes after the photo above was taken, clouds over the control tower billowed, darkened, and began to weep great drops of rain. In preparation for pushContinue reading “Towering Clouds”
Clown Show
While visiting The Ringling Circus Museum I found this sign bearing my name and a face that resembles what I see in the mirror every morning. Well, I guess that explains how some days can turn into a “clown show.” #clownshow #theringling #howardbrotherscircus
