After two sun filled days in Fairbanks our group ventured with much anticipation to see North Americas highest peak, Mount McKinley located in Denali National Park.
Known to early Athabascan Indians as “the high one”. Clouds hide the summit about 75% of the year, and this is what we found as well. Before coming to Alaska we had heard about another viewing area in Talkeetna. The village was an important supply station for gold prospectors but is now a popular staging area for outdoors enthusiasts. We enjoyed walking through this “funky” town, finding cinnamon rolls for breakfast and Fathers Day dinner at a local brewery. Unfortunately we still did not see the top of McKinley.
Continuing our drive on the Glenn Highway we passed through Sara Palin’s home town of Wasilla, and no we didn't see Russia. We camped along the Eagle River just outside of Anchorage. A nice wooded camp spot with an abundant amount of mosquitos! A dinner invitation to Val and Norms house was welcomed by all. Homemade spaghettii sauce with both caribou and moose Yum!
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and home to almost half of the states residents. While surrounded by mountain peaks and heavily wooded with birch trees, it serves as the starting line for the 1049 mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. We were very aware of a strong military presence, joint base Elmendorf/ Richardson are located here. Some of us visited a Russian Orthodox church, viewed salmon anglers along Ship Creek,and explored downtown Anchorage. Our last night was complete with a great dinner and campfire visiting with our friends Norm and Val.
On our way to Homer we drove up the Kenai Peninsula, what a gorgeous drive.The road winds around towering peaks and hugs the Cook Inlet. Bruce and Kim had made reservations for us to stay on the Homer Spit viewing Kachemak Bay. They both have visited and fished here several times and we can see why. Each of our rv sites overlook the shimmering water and the glacier filled mountains in the background. Stepping out for the first time we were greeted with the wind blown salty air. (reminds us of numerous beach walks in the Pacific Northwest.)
Homer is known for the abundant amount of eagles flying over head as well as great fishing.
The six of us went out on a early morning charter to catch halibut.The weather cooperated and we were treated to another sunny day in Alaska as well as bringing home several pounds of fresh fish.
Happy fishermen after catching their limit for the day.
Kim pulling in another one.
Fish and chips coming up.
Jeannine's Catch
Three days of relaxing beach atmosphere will be missed as we drive to our next destination Dawson City.
Homer
Tok / Dawson City
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