It's always good to get home. Even when you've been someplace as mind-blowing as Katmai Nat. Park. Here's the main mode of transportation in & out. Canon S500

Like our 8-legged friend above, I too must toil incessantly and this week that toil takes me out of town. With luck, I'll be back here by Friday. I'm taking my digital and film cameras though. Wouldn't leave home without one or both.

Looking north from Glenn Alps, McKinley and Foraker in the distance.

Sunset yesterday, taken a Glen Alps.

Autumn, Yukon River fish camp near Russian Mission. Shutting things down for the season and getting ready to go home. Minolta XG-1.

Standing room only

Relaxing for a moment, out of the wind, Saturday morning.

Taking a break during Saturday morning's windy ridge walk.

The view from Wolverine Peak, on a better day than today.

The first fresh snow that I've seen so far. Saturday morning.

Ridgewalking on a blustery Saturday morning

Low Tide

As seen from Anchorage on any clear day, is Mt. McKinley on the right, Mt. Foraker on the left and I believe that the smaller mountain in the middle and closer to McKinley (or Denali. your choice) is Mt.Crosson.

The top of Powerline Pass, looking east. The first ridge in the distance is Bird Ridge.

Saturday morning, Bird Point

Steel reflections, Saturday morning.

The green is turning to gold. Between now and into October, Alaska will be at its most beautiful. There's a lot of talk about how New England is beautiful in the fall, but for my money, it can't touch Alaska in the autumn. We've had a very wet August. I only hope that it portends a sunny and beautiful September & October.

Out on Resurrection Bay on a calm day.

I had computer problems this morning and couldn't post. Evidently, things are better now. I suppose I really ought to upgrade my box. Anyway, here's a photo of my daughter from a walk a few evenings ago. She is a great walking, hiking and camping companion

Another photo from the foggy morning we had, several days ago. Canon S500

Taken last night while out walking. An off and on windy & wet day. So here's a photo in B&W to match the weather. Canon S500

This morning it's rainy & windy. The leaves are starting to turn and I've seen geese beginning to flock & circle. Fall is getting closer. It's by far and away, my favorite time of year. So here's a nice colorful autumn image. Minolta XG-1.

Another image from Saturday's hike. Canon S500

Snack time. Yea, that's her Scooby Do pack. Canon S500

Scenes from yesterday's hike with my daughter. Fog coming up the valley and onto the mountains. Canon S500

Autumn is approaching. The leaves are beginning to show gold. It's getting a little cooler. WIth that in mind, here's a photo of the Stewart-Cassiar highway in northern British Columbia. Minolta XG-1

A view of Eklutna Lake from Bold Ridge last Saturday. It was smokey from the forest fires in the interior, but a beautiful day none the less. Canon S500

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World Wide Web(s) at nature.net Canon S500

Late summer morning. I love this time of day and this time of year. Canon S500

A photo from downtown Anchorage. It's of the Conoco-Phillips building. The Atwood building's reflecting back with a reflection of the Conoco building in it. It kind of reminds me of a double bank shot. Canon S500.

Another photo from Bird Ridge, a couple of weeks ago. Canon S500.

Near Sitka

Canon S500

The old LORAN A Station, Attu. Canon S110

Denali Hiway. Minolta XG-1

Stopping for refreshments while cycling the Denali hiway with Tommy 2-Feet.

Same area in the photos above & below, viewed from Bird Ridge. Below was taken in March, above view was from a couple of weeks ago.

Winning feels great!

Lots of cool rainy weather lately. Here's a scene from the backyard to match the weather. Canon S500